Question

Simplify the expression in part C, and explain what the number means with regard to the problem.

Answer 1

Answer: |55.75 – (-15.8)| = |55.75 + 15.8| = |71.55| = 71.55

Step-by-step explanation: The distance between two positions with longitudes A and B is given by ||A| - |B|| if the two positions are at the same side of the meridian (0 degrees longitude) and |A| + |B| if both positions are at different sides of the meridian.