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Joan represents the height at which a sea gull is flying at +6 feet and the depth at which a fish is swimming at −2 feet on a number line, where 0 represents the surface of the water. Which of these explains whether the sea gull or the fish is closer to the surface of the water?

The fish is closer to the surface of the water because |+6| = 6 and − |−2| = −2, and −2 < 6.

The fish is closer to the surface of the water because |+6| = 6 and |−2| = 2, and 2 < 6.

The sea gull is closer to the surface of the water because |+6| = −6 and |−2| = −2, and −2 > −6.

The sea gull is closer to the surface of the water because |+6| = 6 and − |−2| = 2, and 6 > 2.

Answer 1

Hey there! :D

We know the seagul is flying at +6 and fish is swimming at -2. This is above and below sea level, which is represented by 0. Remember, absolute value is a distance, not a value.


The second option is
correct, because:

|-2|= 2 and |+6|= 6 2<6

This is true, bevause absolute value is a distance, so it can be represented by a positive number. The fish is closer to 0, because 2 is closer to 0.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers