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18 August, 05:08

Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain on Earth. It is 13,796 ft. above sea level and 17,000 ft. below sea

level.

Which expression represents its total height?

A. (-13,796) + - 17,000

B. 13,796 + (-17,000)

C. 13,796 + | (-17.000) |

D.|13,796 + (-17.000) |

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  1. 18 August, 06:29
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    The answer is C. You want to take the height above sea level and add it to the height below sea level without the negative affecting the answer. Hence, you make the numbers positive and get the final equation.
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