Question

HURRY PLS ILL GIVE BRANALIEST

The elevation of city A is 96 feet below sea level; the elevation of city C is 24 feet below sea level. The elevation of city D is 1 over 4 of the elevation of city C.

Part A: Write an expression to represent the elevation, in feet, of city D. (5 points)

Part B: Solve the expression and explain why the answer is negative or positive. (5 points)

Answer 1

(A) -24 × 1/4 ft

(B) -6 ft

A negative times a positive is a negative

Explanation:

Sea level is 0, therefore the elevation of city (A) is -96 , and the elevation of city (C) is -24 . The elevation of city (D) is 1/4 of city (C).

Expression = - 24 × 1/4

Part (B)

-24 × 1/4 = -6

Explanation A negative times a positive gives a negative product.