Question

On a hike, Twyla traveled from an altitude of 527 meters to an altitude of 487 meters. Which statement uses absolute value correctly? *

A. Since |527−487|=40 , Twyla went down 40 meters in altitude.

B. Since |527−487|=40 , Twyla went up 40 meters in altitude.

C. Since |527−487|=−40 , Twyla went up 40 meters in altitude.

D. Since |527−487|=−40 , Twyla went down 40 meters in altitude.

Answer 1

Answer
B

I answer this question and it was B!