Question

The depth of a local river averages 25 ft, which is represented as (-25). In January, it measured 5 ft deep, or 1-5), and in July, it was 27 ft, or 1-27). What is the differences

between depths in January and July?

Answer 1

22 ft

Explanation:

Given a river that has a depth in January of -5 ft, and a depth in July of -27 ft, you want the difference between the depths in January and July.

Difference

The difference between two numbers is found by subtracting the second from the first:

(January depth) - (July depth) = (-5 ft) -(-27 ft)

= (-5 +27) ft = 22 ft

The difference between depths in January and July is 22 feet.