Answer
$8$
Work Step by Step
The distance between two points on the real number line with coordinates $a$ and $b$ is given by $d$ where:
$$d= |b-a|$$
Here we have:
$a=-3 \hspace{30pt} b=5$
Thus,
$d= |5-(-3)| = |8| = \boxed{8}$
Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)
by Sullivan III, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-32193-104-7
Chapter F - Foundations: A Prelude to Functions - Section F.1 The Distance and Midpoint Formulas - F.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 6: 2
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