Q. Point H is located at −1 . Points I and J are each 9 units away from Point H. Where are I and J located?I=□J=□
Identify Given Information: Identify the given information and what is being asked.Point H is located at −1 on a number line. Points I and J are each 9 units away from Point H. We need to find the locations of Points I and J.
Determine Point I: Determine the location of Point I.Since Point I is 9 units away from Point H, and Point H is at −1, we can find Point I by either adding 9 to −1 or subtracting 9 from −1. Point I could be at −1+9=8 or at −1−9=−10.
Determine Point J: Determine the location of Point J.Point J is also 9 units away from Point H. If we consider the two possible locations for Point I, Point J will be at the opposite side of Point H. Therefore, if Point I is at 8, Point J will be at −10, and vice versa.
Check Distances: Check the distance between Points H, I, and J to ensure they are 9 units apart.The distance between Point H at −1 and Point I at 8 is ∣8−(−1)∣=∣8+1∣=9 units.The distance between Point H at −1 and Point J at −10 is ∣−10−(−1)∣=∣−10+1∣=9 units.Both distances are 9 units, so there is no math error.
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