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

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• 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 492 feet to 783 feet
• a change in elevation from sea level to 87 feet

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The situation that results in a change that could be modeled by a negative number is:

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

This is a decrease in elevation, which can be represented with a negative number. Specifically, the change can be calculated as: 312 feet - 632 feet = -320 feet.