Question

The lowest point in Asia is the Dead Sea, which is 396 meters below sea level. The lowest point in the USA is Death Valley, at 86 meters below sea level. How much high is Death Valley than the Dead Sea

Answer 1

310 metres

Explanation:

The lowest point in Asia is the Dead Sea, which is =396 meters below sea level.

The lowest point in the USA is Death Valley, a= 86 meters below sea level.

Therefore,

diference in their heights = 396-86 metres =310 metres

Answer 2

310 meters higher

Explanation:

396-86=-310

The difference btween -396 and -86 is the same as |396| and |86| so you can just subtract the positive numbers.