Which situations would be represented with a positive number? Check the TWO that apply.(2 points) Responses The Dead Sea is 1,349 feet below sea level. The Dead Sea is 1,349 feet below sea level. The temperature outside is 34°F. The temperature outside is 34°F. A football team gains 11 yards on a play. A football team gains 11 yards on a play. Nicole lost 2 pounds last month. Nicole lost 2 pounds last month. Long Island Sound is at sea level.

Answer 1

The two situations that would be represented with a positive number are:

1. The temperature outside is 34°F. (Temperatures above zero are positive.)
2. A football team gains 11 yards on a play. (Gaining yards is a positive change in position.)

The other situations represent negative values or a neutral state:

• The Dead Sea being 1,349 feet below sea level is a negative value.
• Nicole lost 2 pounds, which is also a negative change.
• Long Island Sound being at sea level is neutral and would not be represented by a positive number.