Question

for each scenario, choose the best statement.

scenarios	statements
(b) a bird flies up 45 feet and then down 45 feet.	the bird is above its initial height. <br> the bird is below its initial height. <br> the bird is at its initial height.
(c) you spend $11 and then you are paid $0.	you have more money than you started with. <br> you have less money than you started with. <br> you have the same amount of money you started with.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze boxer's weight change

Let starting weight = $w$. Change: $w - 7 + 7 = w$

Step2: Analyze bird's height change

Let initial height = $h$. Change: $h + 45 - 45 = h$

Step3: Analyze money change

Let starting money = $m$. Change: $m - 11 + 0 = m - 11$

Answer:

(a) The boxer is 0 pounds from her starting weight.
(b) The bird is at its initial height.
(c) You have less money than you started with.