Question

the coordinate plane below represents a parking lot. there is a parked motorcycle located at (250, -350) and a parked car located at (250, -150).
(a) plot points to show the locations of the motorcycle and the car.
(b) write an expression that gives the distance between (250, -350) and (250, -150). first choose the correct form, then fill in the blanks choosing only from the numbers -150, 250, and -350.
(c) on the graph, 1 unit represents 1 meter. use the answer from part (b) to find the distance between the motorcycle and the car.
____ meters

Explanation:

Step1: Plot points on coordinate plane

For (250, -350): Move 250 right on x-axis, 350 down on y-axis. For (250, -150): Move 250 right on x-axis, 150 down on y-axis.

Step2: Select distance expression form

Points share same x-coordinate, so use vertical distance: subtract y-values. Choose the $\square - \square$ form. Substitute values: $|-350| - |-150|$ or $|-150 - (-350)|$.

Step3: Calculate the distance

Compute the expression: $|-350| - |-150| = 350 - 150 = 200$ meters.

Answer:

(a) (Plotted points: Motorcycle at (250, -350), Car at (250, -150) on the coordinate plane)
(b) $\boldsymbol{|-350| - |-150|}$ (or $\boldsymbol{|-150 - (-350)|}$, matching the subtraction form option)
(c) $\boldsymbol{200}$ meters