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0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
1. Measuring Angles40m
2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
3. Unit Circle1h 19m
4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
8. Vectors2h 25m
9. Polar Equations2h 5m
10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m

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Problem 67

Textbook Question

Find the given distances between points P, Q, R, and S on a number line, with coordinates -4, -1, 8, and 12, respectively. See Example 3.d (Q, R)

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Identify the coordinates of points Q and R on the number line. Q has a coordinate of -1 and R has a coordinate of 8.

Recall the formula for finding the distance between two points on a number line: \( d(Q, R) = |x_2 - x_1| \), where \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \) are the coordinates of the points.

Substitute the coordinates of Q and R into the formula: \( d(Q, R) = |8 - (-1)| \).

Simplify the expression inside the absolute value: \( 8 - (-1) = 8 + 1 \).

Calculate the absolute value: \( |8 + 1| \).

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Distance on a Number Line

The distance between two points on a number line is calculated using the absolute difference of their coordinates. For points A and B with coordinates a and b, the distance d is given by d = |a - b|. This concept is fundamental in understanding how to measure the separation between any two points along a linear scale.

Absolute Value

Absolute value is a mathematical function that measures the magnitude of a number without regard to its sign. For any real number x, the absolute value is denoted as |x| and is defined as x if x is positive or zero, and -x if x is negative. This concept is crucial when calculating distances, as it ensures that the result is always a non-negative value.

Coordinate System

A coordinate system provides a framework for identifying the position of points in space using numbers. In a one-dimensional number line, each point corresponds to a real number, which represents its position. Understanding how to interpret coordinates is essential for solving problems related to distances between points, as it allows for accurate calculations based on their respective values.