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Find the distance between the two points on a number line such that, point `A` is `9 m` away from the origin towards left and point `B` is `2 m` away, also in the same direction.

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To find the distance between the two points A and B on a number line, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the positions of points A and B - Point A is 9 meters away from the origin towards the left. On a number line, this means point A is at -9. - Point B is 2 meters away from the origin towards the left as well, which means point B is at -2. ### Step 2: Write down the coordinates of points A and B - Point A: A = -9 - Point B: B = -2 ### Step 3: Calculate the distance between points A and B The distance between two points on a number line can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Distance} = |A - B| \] Substituting the values of A and B: \[ \text{Distance} = |-9 - (-2)| \] ### Step 4: Simplify the expression This simplifies to: \[ \text{Distance} = |-9 + 2| \] \[ \text{Distance} = |-7| \] ### Step 5: Calculate the absolute value Since distance is always a positive value: \[ \text{Distance} = 7 \] ### Final Answer The distance between points A and B is **7 meters**. ---
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