From the number line, we can deduce that the distance between A and B (AB) is 8 units
Let AB be the distance between point A and B, let AC represent the distance between point A and C. Let B represent the distance between point B and C. Hence:
Since point B is between point A and C, hence:
AC = AB + BC (segment addition postulate)
Since the distance between points A and B is 1/3 of AC, hence:
AB = 1/3(AC) = AC/3
But from the image attached:
AC = 16 - (-8) = 24 units
Therefore:
AB = 1/3(24) = 8 unit
The distance between A and B is 8 units
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