Question

1. Dennis started hiking at sea level. He recorded his starting position as 0. He climbed upward,

and his elevation increased by 400 feet. He recorded his ending position as 400. Using the same
method of measuring, a second hiker had a starting position of -40. Which statement describes
the starting position of the second hiker?
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Answer 1

The second hiker started 40 feet below sea level.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The second hiker started 40 feet below sea level.

Explanation:

The second hiker started 40 feet below sea level.