Question

On a number line, suppose point E has a coordinate of -5, and EG = 3. What are the possible coordinates of point G?

Answer 1

Answer: - 8, - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that :

On a number line, point E has coordinate of - 5

And EG = 3

HENCE, the possible coordinates of G could be :

EG is the distance between point E and point G

Possible coordinates

E - G = EG

-5 - G = 3

-5 - 3 = G

-8 = G

Also:

G - E = EG

G - ( - 5) = 3

G + 5 = 3

G = 3 - 5

G = - 2