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the deepest point of a lake is -922 feet relative to its surface.The deepest point is 11,542 feet above sea level. What is the elevation of the surface of the lake? Use absolute value to explain.

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claudettoterohil

Deepest Point ===> 11,542

Deepest Point of Lake Relative to it's Surface =====> -922


Absolute Value Explained:

d = 11,542 + | -922 |




Solve:

d = 11542 + | -922 |

Simplifies to:

d = 12,464


Answer: Depth ======> 12,464

Absolute Value: ====> d = 11,542 + | -922 |




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