Use Absolute Value Notation to Describe the Situation

question 534

Multiple Choice

Use absolute value notation to describe the situation. ​
The temperature in Bismarck, North Dakota was 72°F at noon, then 33°F at midnight.What was the change in temperature over the 12-hour period?
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• A)|72°F - 33°F| ≥ 39°F
• B)|72°F - 33°F| = 39°F
• C)|72°F - 33°F| ≤ 39°F
• D)|72°F - 33°F| < 39°F
• E)|72°F - 33°F| > 39°F

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

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