The elevation of city A is 60 feet above sea level; the elevation of city C is 12 feet above 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. (5 points)

Question

The elevation of city A is 60 feet above sea level; the elevation of city C is 12 feet above 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. (5 points)

anonymous · Answer

@Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

well, it says that the elevation of D is 1/2 the elevation of C, so find 1/2 of elevation of C

anonymous · Answer

is it 6? @Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

so whats the answer for part A? @Vocaloid

anonymous · Answer

@Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

well, look at your work...

(1/2)*(12)

anonymous · Answer

6 @Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

no, the answer for part A just wants the expression, part B is looking for the answer to it...

(1/2)*elevation of C...

anonymous · Answer

oh so for part A its only this?
(1/2)*(12)
 And for part b its this?

(1/2)*(12)=6

anonymous · Answer

@Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

can you explain why the answer is positive or negative :) @Vocaloid

vocaloid · Answer

a positive number times a positive number gives another positive number...