Can someone please help me I don’t understand this

On the number line, point B is between point A (-8) and point C (16). The distance between points A and B is of AC.

What is AB?
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Can someone please help me I dont understand this On the number line point B is between point A 8 and point C 16 The distance between points A and B is of AC Wh class=

Respuesta :

Answer:  8

Step-by-step explanation:

The length of AC is (16 - (-8) = 24.  I believe I read AB is 1/3 of AC.  (Hard to see the 1/3).  If so, 1/3 of 24 is 8.  AB has length 8.  Point B would be at 0 (-8 + 8).