This lesson covers the basics of calculating distances. In this lesson, the student will be introduced to distance on a Number Line. Eg. if a and b are two points on a number line, the distance from a to b is |a - b|. Click on the link "Calculation of Distances" to access this lesson. If you want to see the various lessons included in this unit, click here.

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