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  • 21-01-2021
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Lexi say that -68 feet is a greater depth than- 75 feet, since-68>-75. Is Lexi correct? Explain

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  • 24-01-2021

Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

When working with negative numbers in terms of depth, greater depth are depicted by values as we move farther to the left of the number line.

With this in mind, - 75 feets is farther to the left of the number line and as such represents a greater depth value Than - 68 feets

Therefore, when expressing depth or elevation distances, the values should be iewwd in absolute terms. Then |75| > |68|. While bearing in mind that depth is downward and thus negative

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