the two temperatures are equidistant from their average, (10.4+7.6)/2 = 9.0
So, you have |t-9.0| = 1.4
A scientist is monitoring the temperature of a holding tank containing fish to be released into a river. In one 12-h period, the highest temperature was 10.4°C and the lowest temperature was 7.6°C. Write an absolute value equation that can be used to report the highest temperature and the lowest temperature. (2 marks)
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