Question

noa helped his family prepare a holiday meal in their apartment kitchen, 29.3 m above ground level. then he took a portion down to his neighbor, who lives 22 m above ground level in the same building. answer 2 questions about noa. 1. what was noas change in height from his apartment to the neighbors apartment? 2. what is the vertical distance between noas apartment and the neighbors apartment?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the initial and final heights

Initial height of Noa's apartment is 29.3 m, final height of neighbor's apartment is 22 m.

Step2: Calculate the change in height

Change in height = Final height - Initial height = 22 - 29.3=-7.3 m. The negative sign indicates a decrease in height.

Step3: Calculate the vertical distance

Vertical distance is the absolute - value of the change in height. So, vertical distance = |22 - 29.3| = 7.3 m.

Answer:

1. -7.3
2. 7.3