Question

The table shows the elevations of the highest and lowest points in France, where negative numbers are feet below sea level. Which inequality correctly compares the elevations? Point Elevation (ft) Mont Blanc 15,771 Rhone River delta-7 O A. 15,771 <-7O B. 15,771 >-7O C. -7 > 15,771O D. 7 > 15,771

Answer 1

We have to compare the numbers -7 and 15, 771.

As the Rhone River delta is found in a lower point compared to Mont Blanc, this means that the number (-7) should be less than 15,771. This is:

$-7<15,771$

This is equivalent to say that the number 15,771 is greater than -7, or:

$15,771>-7$

Thus, the inequality that correctly compares the elevataions is 15,771 > -7.