Match each statement (term) with its value in relation to 0 (definition).
A building is 38 feet tall.
The scuba diver was 38 feet below sea level.
The basement is 8.3 feet below ground.
Oliver owes his sister $27.
Erica jumped 2.7 feet above ground.

Question

Match each statement (term) with its value in relation to 0 (definition).
A building is 38 feet tall.	
The scuba diver was 38 feet below sea level.	
The basement is 8.3 feet below ground.	
Oliver owes his sister $27.	
Erica jumped 2.7 feet above ground.

tal_tal · Answer

Here are the choices

tal_tal · Answer

A) 2.7
B) −38
C) –8.3
D) –27
E) 38

tal_tal · Answer

Sorry I'm bad at this lol :)

mathstudent55 · Answer

Use positive numbers for tall, and above ground.
Use negative numbers for money owed, below ground, and below sea level.

tal_tal · Answer

Oh I get it now!! Thank you so much!

mathstudent55 · Answer

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