The absolute value of a negative integer is the positive number of the same integer. I hope that made sense.
The algebraic property demonstrated in the example below is Transitive Property of Equality. There we can see how the first thing is equal to the second one and notice that the first one is equal to the third one too. This is a Transitive Property of Equality in a nutshel.
Answer: ratio a:b = 3:5 p(X, 2) = p(9, 2)
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Plot points a = (12, 5) and b = (4, -3) and draw a line segment from a to b.
Notice that when y = 2, X = 9 so point p = (9, 2) <em>see graph</em>
The distance from a to p = 3√2
The distance from b to p = 5√2
So the ratio of a:b = 3√2:5√2 = 3:5 <em>when simplified</em>
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<em>To find the distance, use the distance formula OR pythagorean theorem.</em>