Fresh features from the #1 AI-enhanced learning platform.Try it free
Fresh features from the #1 AI-enhanced learning platformCrush your year with the magic of personalized studying.Try it free
Question

The lowest elevation of Death Valley is about −282 feet. Find the absolute value of the lowest elevation of Death Valley. Explain what this absolute value means.

Solution

Verified
Answered 2 years ago
Answered 2 years ago
Step 1
1 of 2

282=282\mid-282\mid=\boxed{282}

This absolute value means it is the distance between the bottom of Death Valley and the elevation of it.

Create an account to view solutions

Create an account to view solutions

Recommended textbook solutions

Go Math: Middle School, Grade 7 1st Edition by Holt McDougal

Go Math: Middle School, Grade 7

1st EditionISBN: 9780544056756Holt McDougal
3,175 solutions
SpringBoard Mathematics Course 1 1st Edition by The College Board

SpringBoard Mathematics Course 1

1st EditionISBN: 9781457301483The College Board
2,291 solutions
Saxon Math, Course 2 1st Edition by Hake, Stephen

Saxon Math, Course 2

1st EditionISBN: 9781591418351Hake, Stephen
4,848 solutions
Saxon Math, Course 3 1st Edition by Hake

Saxon Math, Course 3

1st EditionISBN: 9781591418849 (1 more)Hake
4,042 solutions

More related questions

1/3

1/6