On the number axis, the distance between - 3 points and the point of 5 length units is - 3?

On the number axis, the distance between - 3 points and the point of 5 length units is - 3?

If it is on the right side of - 3, then it is - 3 + 5 = 2; if it is on the left side of - 3, then it is - 3-5 = - 8