Math Problem Statement

Suppose that A and B are points on the number line. If AB = 11 and B lies at 8, where could A be located?

Solution

The problem in the image can be broken down as follows:

We are given two points AA and BB on a number line. The distance between AA and BB is 11, i.e., AB=11AB = 11, and we know that point BB is located at 8.

Step-by-step solution:

The distance between two points on a number line is the absolute difference between them: AB=11|A - B| = 11 We know that B=8B = 8, so: A8=11|A - 8| = 11

To solve this, we need to consider two cases, since the absolute value gives two possible solutions:

  1. A8=11A - 8 = 11
  2. A8=11A - 8 = -11

Case 1:

A8=11    A=11+8=19A - 8 = 11 \implies A = 11 + 8 = 19

Case 2:

A8=11    A=11+8=3A - 8 = -11 \implies A = -11 + 8 = -3

Thus, the possible locations for AA are 19 and -3.

Final Answer:

AA could be located at 19 or -3.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How do you calculate the distance between two points on a number line?
  2. What happens if the distance is given as a negative number? Is that possible?
  3. How can you apply this concept to points in 2D or 3D space?
  4. How does the absolute value function affect equations like this?
  5. If BB were located at a different point, how would the possible values of AA change?

Tip: Always check both the positive and negative cases when solving absolute value equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Equations
Number Line

Formulas

|A - B| = Distance

Theorems

Absolute Value Definition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8