Question

Which statement is true?

The Mississippi River in Iowa is at an elevation of 279 and Death Valley, in California is at an elevation of -282 feet. Which statement is true?

A |279| > |-282|
B |279| < |-282|
C 279 = 282
D 279 < -282

Answer 1

I am not absolutely positive but I am pretty sure your answer is b

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

The symbol "|" means absolute value so for example |-12| is not equal to -12 it is equal to just 12.

A would be incorrect because |-282| is equal to 282 and 282 is greater than 279.

B would be correct because 279 is less than 282

C would be incorrect because 279 is not equal to 282, 279 is equal to 279.

D would be incorrect because -282 is not greater than 279