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14 March, 17:15

Sarah started 3 miles below the rim of the canyon and hiked until she was 8 miles above the rim. Her brother Sam said she hiked 5 miles. Sarah said she hiked 11 miles.

Who is correct and why?

A. Sam is correct because |3 - 8| = 5.

B. Sam is correct because |-3 - 8| = 5.

C. Sarah is correct because |-3 + 8| = 11.

D. Sarah is correct because |-3 - 8| = 11.

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  1. 14 March, 17:35
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    -3 to 0 would be 3 then add 8 = 11 miles.

    Sarah is correct

    answer is D. Sarah is correct because |-3 - 8| = 11.
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