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FrogGirlEmmy:

Understanding Positive and Negative Rational Numbers Janelle is vacationing in Hawaii with her family. During the vacation, she goes snorkeling, scuba diving, and traveling. On all these occasions, she uses the altimeter to determine her altitude relative to sea level. Her understanding of positive and negative rational numbers will help her make sense of these readings. Part A What would the altimeter read if Janelle were at sea level? What do the positive readings on the altimeter represent? What do the negative readings on the altimeter represent?

FrogGirlEmmy:

pls answer

FrogGirlEmmy:

i need help

mylesnewman:

do you understand what an altimeter reads?

FrogGirlEmmy:

no i dont understand any of that

mylesnewman:

it measures altitude

FrogGirlEmmy:

idk

mylesnewman:

think of it like this: meter: 5 - high up on land 4 3 2 1 0 - sea level ________________(between sea and land) -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 - deep in the sea

FrogGirlEmmy:

okay

FrogGirlEmmy:

answer is 0?

FrogGirlEmmy:

tysm

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