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The deepest point of Lake Titicaca in South America is -922 feet relative to its surface. The deepest point is 11,542 feet above sea level. What is the elevation of the surface of the lake? Use absolute value to explain.

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Answer: 12464 feet

Explanation:

Given: The deepest point of Lake Titicaca in South America is -922 feet relative to its surface.

We use absolute function, then the deepest point of Lake Titicaca in South America is |-922|=922 feet.

The deepest point is 11,542 feet above sea level.

That means, the elevation of the surface of the lake is the sum of 922 feet and 11,542 feet which is given by (922+ 11,542) feet =12464 feet

Hence, the elevation of the surface of the lake = 12464 feet

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