Hmmm... a geometric sequence MUST have a fixed common ratio. If it is changing, then the sequence you are looking at might not be a geometric sequence at all. We'd need to see an example to be sure.
You said that A = (s-2) 180
Divide each side by 180 : A/180 = s-2
Add 2 to each side: A/180 + 2 = s
Answer:
If they are at 0 feet below. First off 0 isn't positve or negative. So it would be the hiker in death valley hiked 0 degrees below. Positive or negative 0 is neither. tell me if i'm wrong.
Suggestion: Listen in class and look up before asking for help. Or ask your mom or dad.