Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test

Practice Question

On a number line, what is the distance, in units, between 16 and -25

Answer Choices

Correct Answer: 41 units

Rationale: The distance between two points on a number line is the absolute difference between them. Calculate |16 - (-25)| = |16 + 25| = 41. Thus, the distance is 41 units.

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