Coral and her friends are on a hiking trip. They start at 400 feet above sea level. After two hours of hiking she sees that they are now at an elevation of 750 feet above sea level. Should their hike be represented with a positive or negative integer?

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The change in elevation from 400 feet to 750 feet is an increase of 350 feet (750 - 400 = 350). Since the elevation is increasing, it should be represented with a positive integer.

So the correct answer is Positive.

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