A model for the distance traveled from a cabin in a state park represents distances south of the cabin as negative numbers and distances north of the cabin as positive numbers. The number line shows the locations of two hikers.
Who walked farther from the cabin? Explain.
_________ walked farther because Andy walked ________ , or ______ miles, and Maurice walked _________ , or ______ miles.
Question
The average low surface temperature for Mars is −80 °F. The average low surface temperature for Jupiter is −234 °F. Which temperature has the GREATER absolute value? Explain.