Absolute value in word problems: sea level
Distance from sea level is an absolute value. Compare the two distances. Write first or second.
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An eagle is 16 m above sea level and a submarine is 15 m below sea level. Which one is farther from sea level? Write the first or the second.
Answer: first
A kite is 17 m above sea level and a diver is 15 m below sea level. Which one is farther from sea level? Write the first or the second.
Answer: first
A kite is 28 m above sea level and a diver is 19 m below sea level. Which one is farther from sea level? Write the first or the second.
Answer: first
Tip: Distance from sea level is an absolute value. Compare the two distances. Write first or second.
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