To get from one number to the answer you really want, just take the absolute value! That is, to find the distance between any two real numbers: subtract them in any order.

Write two subtraction equations that are equivalent to 5 + 12 = 17.

Bc and bd are opposite rays. all of the following are true except a)a, b,c, d are collinear b)a, b,c, d are coplanar c)bc=bd d)b is between c and d

Last month, leonhard euler's watch kiosk at the mall had total sales of $9,489. merchandise totaling $225 was returned. the goods that were sold cost leonhard euler's $5,481. operating expenses for the moth were $992. what was the gross profit on sales?