SOLUTION: I am studying for my chapter 1 test but there is this question i dont understand, i know the distance from -4 to 12 using the formula. But i dont know what the second answer is! Pl

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Question 668532: I am studying for my chapter 1 test but there is this question i dont understand, i know the distance from -4 to 12 using the formula. But i dont know what the second answer is! Please help me heres the question.
"On a number line, the coordinate of A is -4. Find the coordinate of T if T is 12 units away from A. (There are 2 answers)"

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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"On a number line, the coordinate of A is -4. Find the coordinate of T if T is 12 units away from A.
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It's not from -4 to 12, it's 12 units from -4.
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-4 + 12 = 8
-4 - 12 = -16