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THe Roman Empire lasted from 27BC to 476AD. Using 0 as the division between BC and AD, a classmate says he can find the total length of the Roman Empire using the equation -27+476= x. Is he correct? Explain.

 

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This is the question! Please help!!!!!! I am so lost:sad:!

THe Roman Empire lasted from 27BC to 476AD. Using 0 as the division between BC and AD, a classmate says he can find the total length of the Roman Empire using the equation -27+476= x. Is he correct? Explain.

What is the distance between x = -2 to x = 3

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