14.52 divided 2.4 please help!!

According to the number line, what is the distance between points a and b? v ++ + + + + -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 + 6 + 4 + -2 + 0 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 + 14 + 16 o6 units o 7 units 12 units o 14 units

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If the equation of a line containing the midsegment of a triangle is y = -1/4x -11, what is the slope of the triangle side that is opposite the midsegment (the one not touching it). explain how you know.