Word problem about abosulutes..not sure

[moroj]

I don't understand this problem to know where to start. I believe it's focused on abosultes of an integer.

I chose answer C because it's the opposite of west, but not sure and can't explain it.
Thanks for your help!

PROBLEM:

3 miles west is -3
Which of the following statements is true?

A. The opposite of 34 miles south is 34
B. The opposite of 34 miles west is -34
C. The opposite of 34 miles east is -34
D. The opposite of 34 miles north is -34

 

[Aladdin]

I agree.

 

[mmm4444bot]

I say A, C, and D.