A daddy hawk is 207.65 meters above sea level, and his baby birdy is flying 95.8 meters above sea level. Use absolute values to determine which hawk is farthest from the surface an... A daddy hawk is 207.65 meters above sea level, and his baby birdy is flying 95.8 meters above sea level. Use absolute values to determine which hawk is farthest from the surface and explain your reasoning.
Understand the Problem
The question requires determining which hawk (the daddy hawk or the baby hawk) is farther from sea level using absolute values. We need to compare the absolute values of their altitudes to determine which is greater, indicating a greater distance from sea level. Since both hawks are above sea level, we are essentially comparing their altitudes directly.
Answer
The daddy hawk is farther from sea level.
Answer for screen readers
The daddy hawk is farther from sea level.
Steps to Solve
- Find the absolute value of the daddy hawk's altitude.
The daddy hawk's altitude is 142 feet. The absolute value of 142 is $|142|$. $|142| = 142$
- Find the absolute value of the baby hawk's altitude.
The baby hawk's altitude is 95 feet. The absolute value of 95 is $|95|$. $|95| = 95$
- Compare the absolute values.
We need to compare 142 and 95. Since $142 > 95$, the daddy hawk is farther from sea level.
The daddy hawk is farther from sea level.
More Information
Absolute value represents the distance from zero on a number line. In this context, since both hawks are above sea level (positive altitudes), the hawk with the larger altitude is farther from sea level.
Tips
A common mistake might be to incorrectly calculate the absolute value, but since both values are positive, the absolute value is simply the number itself. No negative signs are involved.
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