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Which situation results in a change that could be modeled by a positive number?



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a change in elevation from 632 feet to 312 feet
a change in elevation from 632 feet to 312 feet

a change in elevation from –12 feet to 123 feet
a change in elevation from –12 feet to 123 feet

a change in elevation from sea level to -87 feet
a change in elevation from sea level to -87 feet

a change in elevation from 492 feet to -783 feet

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To determine which situation results in a change that could be modeled by a positive number, we need to find the change in elevation in each case.

  1. A change in elevation from 632 feet to 312 feet: Change = 312 - 632 = -320 feet (negative change)

  2. A change in elevation from –12 feet to 123 feet: Change = 123 - (-12) = 123 + 12 = 135 feet (positive change)

  3. A change in elevation from sea level (0 feet) to -87 feet: Change = -87 - 0 = -87 feet (negative change)

  4. A change in elevation from 492 feet to -783 feet: Change = -783 - 492 = -1275 feet (negative change)

The only situation that results in a positive change is the second one:

A change in elevation from –12 feet to 123 feet.