Question

Can somebody help me with this math problem?

Answer 1

The most logical situation would be A, the hiker starts at -10 feet the increases by 10 feet.

B. is close to A. but it wouldn't explain how the hiker stops at 0 feet. It'll just explain how he decreases by 10 feet going down to -20 feet

C. would be the same way w/ B. but now the elevation is above sea level and not below

D. however might confuse you into thinking that it is the correct answer because of the hiker starting at 0 feet. D. describes the hiker at 0 feet but then describes him increasing by 10 feet.

I hope this helps

Answer 2

Since the altitude OF sea level is 0, and the hiker in Death Valley is below sea level, the equation you would write would be :
-10 + 10. This is because the joker went from BELOW sea level, to the altitude OF sea level.
So, the answer should be A