What is the distance from - 12 to - 5

5

7

17

7

Step-by-step explanation:

Use a number line if you have too

... - 12 - 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 0 1 2 3 ...

Count the difference between - 12 and - 5, which is 7

So the answer is 7

Answer: 17

Explanation: Distance is always positive. You add 12 to 5. If you walk 12 meters forward, and then 5 meters backward, you've still walked 17 meters.