Question

the graph represents the heights of two climbers on a climbing wall over a 12 - minute time period. how high did abby climb above her orignal starting position? 8 feet 15 feet 18 feet 22 feet

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Abby's starting position

Abby's starting position is at \(4\) feet (from the graph).

Step2: Identify Abby's highest position

Abby's highest position is at \(18\) feet (from the graph).

Step3: Calculate the difference

Subtract the starting position from the highest position: \(18 - 4=14\) (This step - by - step is wrong. Actually, in the graph, the blue line represents Abby. The starting \(y\) - value (height) of the blue line is \(0\) (not \(4\), the \(4\) is for the other climber). The highest \(y\) - value of the blue line is \(18\). So the difference is \(18-0 = 18\))

Answer:

18 feet