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The depth of a local river averages 20 ft, which is represented as |−20|. In January, it measured 6 ft deep, or |−6|, and in July, it was 22 ft, or |−22|. What is the difference between depths in January
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The depth of a local river averages 20 ft, which is represented as |−20|. In January, it measured 6 ft deep, or |−6|, and in July, it was 22 ft, or |−22|. What is the difference between depths in January and July?

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Answer: 2 ft.

Explanation:
|-20| = 20, |-22| = 22
22 - 20 = 2

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