Question

The locations of three fish relative to the water’s surface are -13 feet, -33 feet, & -22 feet. Which distance has the least absolute value?

Answer 1

ANSWER


The distance that has the least absolute value is,

`| - 13| = 13`

Step-by-step explanation

The absolute value refers to the distance of a number from zero.

In this case the surface of the water represents zero.


The first location with respect to the surface of the water is

`- 13`

The absolute is


`= | - 13| = 13`



The second location with respect to the surface of the water is

`- 33`

The absolute value is


`= | - 33| = 33`



The third location with respect to the surface of the water is


`- 22`
The absolute value is


`= | - 22| = 22`