Application of Addition of Negative Numbers in Everyday Life Situation
You are at an...
Question
You are at an elevation of 368m above the sea level as you start your motor ride. During the ride , your elevation changes by the following meters:
554,-278,110,-132,488,90
What is your elevation relative to sea level at the end of the Ride?
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Solution
As per the given information, initial position of motor was 368 m. During the ride, changes in elevation was 554 m, -278m, 110m, -132 m, 488 m, and 90 m.
Net change in position = 554 + (-278) +(110) + (-132) + (488) + 90= 832m.
Initial position was 368m. So at the end of the ride the position would be = 368 +832 = 1200 m