Question

Sally begins hiking at an elevation of 224 feet. Then, she descends 131 feet

Answer 1

Answer:

The sum −3 is an indication that Sally is 3 feet below her initial position.

Step-by-step explanation:

Represent the distances going up (ascend) as positive and distances going down (descend) as negative so that the sum is:

224 + (-131) + 67+ (-163)

Add by using the commutative property:

224 + 67 + (-131) + (-163) = 291

The sum −3 is an indication that Sally is 3 feet below her initial position.