Can there be a linear trend if there is no positive or negative association

The amount of energy it takes to lift a box might be a function of which of the following

According to the number line, what is the distance between points a and b? v ++ + + + + -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 + 6 + 4 + -2 + 0 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 + 14 + 16 o6 units o 7 units 12 units o 14 units

Two planes leave an airport at the same time, one flying east, the other flying west. the eastbound plane travels 20 mph slower. they are 1600 mi apart after 2 hr. find the speed of each plane.