The Hiking Club is taking another trip. The hike leader's watch shows that they gained 296 feet in altitude from their starting position. Their altitude is now 285 feet, but there is
no record of their starting altitude,
Which equation represents this situation?

A: x + 285 = 296
B: x - 296 = -285
C: x + 296 = 285
D: x- 285 = - 296

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