On a number​ line, suppose point E has a coordinate of ​-2, and EG = 5. What are the possible coordinates of point​ G?

Question

I need to find the possible coordinates for G

Answer 1

The distance of EG is 5

so the first possibility is see what is 5 units to the right of -2

So you do (-2) +5 which equals 3 so one possibility of G is 3

The second possibility is what point is 5 units to the left of -2. So do (-2) - 5 which is -7

So the two possibilities of G would be 3 and -7

I hope this helps!

Mrs. S