The elevation of city A is 80 feet below sea level; the elevation of city C is 16 feet below sea level. The elevation of city D is 1 over 2 of the elevation of city C.

Part A: Write an expression to represent the elevation, in feet, of city D. (5 points)

Part B: Solve the expression and explain why the answer is negative or positive.

Question

The elevation of city A is 80 feet below sea level; the elevation of city C is 16 feet below sea level. The elevation of city D is 1 over 2 of the elevation of city C. 

Part A: Write an expression to represent the elevation, in feet, of city D. (5 points) 

Part B: Solve the expression and explain why the answer is negative or positive.

hybrik · Answer

D = 1/2(C)

hybrik · Answer

Part B: D=(1/2*16), D = 8

anonymous · Answer

@hybrik  Please do not give direct answers that is against the OS COC.

anonymous · Answer

yea i just wanted help

anonymous · Answer

So @beckyg111 , what do you have so far?

anonymous · Answer

wdym?

anonymous · Answer

Like wat do you have written so far?

hybrik · Answer

"exact"

anonymous · Answer

??

hybrik · Answer

"direct answers"

hybrik · Answer

I was going to explain..

anonymous · Answer

lol no

hybrik · Answer

Okay so part A, C is 16, using 1/2 as said "one over two" you have to multiply 1/2 * 16

anonymous · Answer

You did give a direct answer. You do not give the answer and explain. You explain and let them find the answer it makes them feel more accomplished. Please do not listen to @hybrik

hybrik · Answer

What a great way to get medals.

anonymous · Answer

amen!

anonymous · Answer

no

anonymous · Answer

So anyways, what is the last sentence saying?

anonymous · Answer

ok  let me read the question again

anonymous · Answer

k, i submitted my test got a 100 thanks for the help @barbieprincess  :)

anonymous · Answer

Smh some people do not know how to follow rules.

anonymous · Answer

i did my work though i didnt cheat btw

anonymous · Answer

I am trying to explain this @beckyg111 but if you want to listen to answers to get your A's you will never pass the SAT or ACT

anonymous · Answer

js

anonymous · Answer

no no, i'm not cheating lol. I know this will only hurt me if i do

anonymous · Answer

i did do my work.

anonymous · Answer

But you did not understand it and I never explained how did you get an A?

anonymous · Answer

well i have other questions besides the one above. My dad just came in and explained it to me. Look, sometimes i only look at the question once and give up.I just read it like 4 times.

anonymous · Answer

then i had that "ohhhh" moment

anonymous · Answer

Me too. Lol okay good luck.