Geometry

The answer is D. 7.

 

1. Recall the Ruler Postulate:

The Ruler Postulate states that if two points and on a number line have coordinates and respectively, then the distance between them .

 

For points and , the coordinate of is and the coordinate of is .

 

2. Calculate the distance :

Substitute the values into the formula

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