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Math 1125 – Unit 1 ~ Gunkelman Practice for Section 1.5 The Basics of Graphing Prep Skills The table represents the Seven Summits (the highest peaks from each continent). Mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro Elbrus Aconcagua Denali Vinson Massif Mt. Kosciusko Mt. Everest Continent Africa Europe South America North America Antarctica Australia Asia Height (ft) 19,340 18,510 22,834 20,320 16,864 7,310 29,035 What is the difference between the heights of the highest mountain in Africa and the highest mountain in Antarctica?

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According to the table, the highest mountain in Africa is Mt. Kilimanjaro with 19,340 feet in height. The highest mountain in Antarctica is Vinson Massif with 16,864 feet in height.

Then, we subtract

[tex]19,340-16,864=2,476[/tex]

The difference between the heights of the highest mountain in Africa and the highest mountain in Antarctica is 2,476 feet.

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