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If Osa is in a submarine that is 275 feet below sea level and Jill is hiking a mountain and is at 250 feet above sea level, which person is closest to sea level? Explain how you used math to determine your answer.

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Answer:

Jill

Explanation:

Since 250 is closer to 0 (which is the sea level) on the number line compared to 275, Jill is closer to sea level.

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