Question

Michael’s home is 12 feet below sea level and his mother’s home is 12 feet above sea level.

Michael says their homes are at opposite elevations because they are in opposite directions. Is he correct? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, Michael is correct. The elevation is measured in terms of sea level. Because Michael's home is 12 feet below sea level and his mother's home being 12 feet above sea level, their homes are at equally opposite directions.

Answer 2

Answer:

Here's the sample:

He is correct because the numbers are in opposite directions on the number line, and their distances from 0 on the vertical number line are equal.

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