SOLUTION: Write an absolute value equation that calculates the distance between integers A and B on a number line. I tried [A] + [B] but that doesn't work if there is a negative and

Question 784849: Write an absolute value equation that calculates the distance between integers A and B on a number line.
I tried
[A] + [B] but that doesn't work if there is a negative and a positive number
[A+B] doesn't work. The question is not from my book so I can't find an answer.
This is 7th grade pre-algebra
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an absolute value equation that calculates the distance between integers A and B on a number line.
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Answer: |A-B|
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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