Question

Sarah started 3 miles below the rim of the canyon and hiked until she was 8 miles above the rim. Her brother Sam said she hiked 5 miles. Sarah said she hiked 11 miles.
Who is correct and why?
A. Sam is correct because |3 – 8| = 5.
B. Sam is correct because |–3 – 8| = 5.
C. Sarah is correct because |–3 + 8| = 11.
D. Sarah is correct because |–3 – 8| = 11.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

-3 to 0 would be 3 then add 8 = 11 miles.

 Sarah is correct

answer is D. Sarah is correct because |–3 – 8| = 11.