Question

Use absolute value to determine the magnitude of each quantity, and then complete each statement. a. A porpoise dove into the water and traveled 16 feet below the surface. The porpoise is feet from the surface of the water. b. Chelsea's bank account shows a withdrawal for the payment of her electric bill as –$250. Chelsea paid the electric company dollars. c. The temperature -54 degrees Fahrenheit is degrees below zero degrees Fahrenheit. d. Adelphi is 34.3 miles east of Sterling. The distance between Adelphi and Sterling is

Answer 1

EXPLANATION

Let's consider the facts:

a. Traveled = 16 feet

|-16| = 16

The porpoise is 16 feet from the surface of the water.

b. Withdrawal = -$250

|-250| = 250

Chelsea paid the electric company $250 dollars

c. Temperature = -54

|-54| = 54

The temperature is 54 degrees below zero.

d. Distance= 34 miles east

|34| = 34

The distance between Adelphi and Sterling is 34 miles.