Using the ruler postulate, find the length of the line segment with endpoints at coordinates -14 and -27.
The answer is B. 13.
1. Recall the formula from the ruler postulate:
The length of a line segment with endpoints having coordinates and is given by .
Let and .
2. Substitute the values into the formula:
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First, simplify the expression inside the absolute value. According to the rule Click "Show Answer" to reveal the answer and analysis
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