Question

The lowest land altitude in the world is -413 negative 413 meters. The lowest land altitude in the United States of America is -86 negative 86 meters. Part A Write two different expressions that correctly represent the vertical distance, in meters, between the two altitudes. Respond in the space provided.

Answer 1

Answer:

The vertical distance between the two places is 327 meters.

Explanation:

Considering that - 86 negatives meters is bigger then - 413 negative meters, we can easily calculate the difference:

(-413) - (-86) = - 327 therefore →  327 meters of difference.

The lowest land altitude in the world is located in Israel/Jordan and it's the dead Sea.

The lowest land altitude in the United states of America is located in

eastern California, Mojave Desert. And it's called Death Valley.