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 SS is located at 4-4 on the number line. Points TT and UU are each 10 units away from point SS.

To find the locations of TT and UU:

  • Point TT is located 10 units to the left of SS:
    T=410=14T = -4 - 10 = -14.

  • Point UU is located 10 units to the right of SS:
    U=4+10=6U = -4 + 10 = 6.

Answer:

  • TT is located at 14-14.
  • UU is located at 66.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What happens if the distance between points TT and UU is increased?
  2. How would you plot points TT and UU if point SS was at 0?
  3. What is the total distance between points TT and UU?
  4. How would you represent the points TT, SS, and UU on a coordinate plane?
  5. What if point TT was twice as far from SS as point UU?

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