Question

The ocean's surface is at 0. Which is farthest from the ocean’s surface?

A.
a fish swimming at -22 feet
B.
a kite flying at 48 feet
C.
a shipwreck at -52 feet
D.
a balloon at 19 feet

Answer 1

C. a shipwreck at -52 feet

Explanation:

It is asking which is farthest from the ocean's surface, so we must use absolute value.

`| - 22| = 22 \\ |48 | = 48 \\ | - 52| = 52\\ |19| = 19`

52 is greater than the others. therefore the farthest away.