Math Problem Statement
Point S is located at -4. Points T and U are each 10 units away from point S. Plot point T and point U on the number line below. Use the answer blanks below to state where T and U are located.
Solution
We are given that point is located at on the number line. Points and are each 10 units away from point .
To find the locations of and :
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Point is located 10 units to the left of :
. -
Point is located 10 units to the right of :
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Answer:
- is located at .
- is located at .
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- What happens if the distance between points and is increased?
- How would you plot points and if point was at 0?
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- What if point was twice as far from as point ?
Tip: When dealing with number lines, always think of leftward motion as subtraction and rightward as addition!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Line
Integer Operations
Distance on a Number Line
Formulas
Leftward on number line: x - distance
Rightward on number line: x + distance
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8