Question

Laura and Jess observed two points, P and Q, on a number line. A number line is shown from negative 2 to positive 2 with increments of 2 over 8. A point P is shown at the fifth tick mark to the left of 0, and a point Q is shown at the fifth tick mark to the right of 0. Jess said that the absolute values of the numbers represented by the two points are different. Laura said that the absolute values of the numbers represented by the two points are the same. Which of the following explains who is correct?
Jess, because the points are of different signs
Jess, because the points are at different locations
Laura, because the distance between the two points is 10 over 8 units
Laura, because each of the two points is 10 over 8 units from 0

Answer 1

Answer:

P is 5 ticks to the left of 0, so it would be -5/8

Q is 5 ticks to the right of 0, so it would be at 5/8

an absolute value turns a negative number into a positive number

so absolute value of  P located at -5/8 = 5/8

this is the location of point Q

Jimmy said that the absolute values of the numbers represented by the two points are the same.  

so Jimmy is correct

Explanation:

Answer 2

-5/8=5/8 locations point Q jimmy is correct