SOLUTION: Question: a submarine was 312 feet below sea level and a kite was flying 62 feet in the air. What is the difference in their elevations?
My work: (-312)-62= -374
I don't think t
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My work: (-312)-62= -374
I don't think t
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Question 1059297: Question: a submarine was 312 feet below sea level and a kite was flying 62 feet in the air. What is the difference in their elevations?
My work: (-312)-62= -374
I don't think this is right? Should it be 62-(-312)=374?
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Question: a submarine was 312 feet below sea level and a kite was flying 62 feet in the air. What is the difference in their elevations?
My work: (-312)-62= -374
I don't think this is right? Should it be 62-(-312)=374?
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The difference is 374.
Difference implies the absolute value which is positive.
