Question

the coordinate plane below represents a large city. a clock tower is located at (10, 20). a windmill is located at (10, -25).
(a) plot points to show the locations of the clock tower and the windmill.
(b) write an expression that gives the distance between (10, 20) and (10, -25). first choose the correct form, then fill in the blanks choosing only from the numbers 10, 20, and -25.
∘ $\square + \square$
∘ $\square - \square$
(c) on the graph, 1 unit represents 1 kilometer. use the answer from part (b) to find the distance between the clock tower and the windmill.
$\square$ kilometers

Explanation:

Step1: Verify plotted points

The clock tower at $(10, 20)$ is 10 units right on the x-axis, 20 units up on the y-axis. The windmill at $(10, -25)$ is 10 units right on the x-axis, 25 units down on the y-axis, matching the grid points.

Step2: Select distance form, fill values

Since x-coordinates are equal, distance is sum of absolute y-values.
Expression: $|20| + |-25|$

Step3: Calculate total distance

Compute absolute values and sum:
$|20| = 20$, $|-25| = 25$
$20 + 25 = 45$

Answer:

(a) (Clock tower plotted at (10, 20); windmill plotted at (10, -25) as shown on the grid)
(b) $|20| + |-25|$
(c) 45 kilometers