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The Hiking Club is taking another trip. The hike leader's watch shows that they gained

296 feet in altitude from their starting position. Their altitude is now 285 feet, but there is
no record of their starting altitude,
Which equation represents this situation?

A: x + 285 = 296
B: x - 296 = -285
C: x + 296 = 285
D: x- 285 = - 296

Anyone available I been trying to get the answer for this assignment :(

User Forsaken
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Answer:

-987

Explanation:

User Dlwlrma
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Answer:

c

Explanation:

they started at x added 296 and now are at 285

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