Which Number Is Closer to 1 on the Number Line

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which number is closer to 1 on the number line? -2 or 6

• A)-2
• B)6

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Definitions:

Algorithm

A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem or completing a task, often used in computing and mathematics.

Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, used in logic to form arguments.

Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a positive stimulus or removing a negative one.

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.