Question

The table shows the location below sea level of hikers on a trail. Hiker Location (ft) Camila −22.5 Malik −34 Theresa −1512 Tommy −2034 What is the difference between Tommy's location and Theresa's location? Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form. __ ft

Answer 1

The difference between Tommy's and Theresa's locations is 522 feet below sea level.

To find the difference between Tommy's location (-2034 ft) and Theresa's location (-1512 ft), you can subtract Theresa's location from Tommy's:

Tommy's location - Theresa's location = -2034 ft - (-1512 ft)

Remember, subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart:

-2034 ft + 1512 ft = -522 ft

Therefore, the difference between Tommy's and Theresa's locations is 522 feet below sea level.