Question

find the length of the segment xb.
number line image with points labeled x, b, etc.
the length is
(type an integer or a decimal.)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coordinates of X and S

From the number line, X is at -5 and S is at -2.

Step2: Calculate the distance

The distance between two points \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \) on a number line is \( |x_1 - x_2| \). So, \( | -5 - (-2) | = | -5 + 2 | = | -3 | = 3 \).

Answer:

3