What is the distance between -5 and 2?

Hello there!

The word "distance" means "subtract" , right ?

So,basically your problem is: -5 - 2 ( or you can say (-5) - 2 )

The answer will give you: -7

To solve problems (with integers)

Remember this method⬇️

Negative & Negative = Positive
Positive & Negative = Negative
Positive & Positive = Positive
Negative & Positive = Negative

Or you can even use a number line that has both positives and negatives

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

~MeIsKaitlyn

The interest rate would be 2.4%.

We start out finding the total amount he pays, including interest. 

78.40/month * 12 months * 5 years = $4704

We take off the amount of principal:
4704-4200 = 504

This is the amount of interest he pays.  Now we use the simple interest formula, I=prt:

504=4200(r)(5)

Multiply 4200 and 5:
504=21000r

Divide both sides by 21000:
504/21000 = 21000r/21000
0.024 = r
2.4% = r