Question

Which situation can be represented by the expression below? (-400) (2) Maggie hiked downhill 400 feet in 2 hours. Maggie hiked 400 feet uphill and then 400 feet downhill. Maggie hiked uphill less than 400 feet every hour for 2 hours. Maggie hiked downhill approximately 400 feet every hour for 2 hours.

Answer 1

Answer: Maggie hiked downhill approximately 400 feet every hour for 2 hours.

Explanation:

The best situation which represents the solution is that which says Maggie hiked downhill approximately 400 feet every hour for 2 hours. This is so because as she descends down the hill it represents a negative unlike when she climbs which is positive.