Question

A heron is perched in a tree 50 feet above sea level. Directly below the Heron a pelican is flying 17 feet above sea level. Directly below the birds is a trout swimming 23 feet below sea level. identify if each statement is true or false.

6. The distance between the heights of the pelican and the trout is 40 feet : True or false

Answer 1

true

Explanation:

17 ft above sea level, and 23 ft below sea level.

the systems is the sum of both numbers

17 + 23 = 40 ft

the same for e.g. the difference between 14° and -18° :

it is 14 + 18 = 32°

Answer 2

Answer: True

Explanation:

True