Question

Suzi starts her hike at 265 feet below sea level. When she reaches the end of the hike, she is still below sea level at −142 feet. What was the change in elevation from the beginning of Suzi's hike to the end of the hike?

Answer 1

Answer:

123 ft elevation change.

Explanation:

265 minus 142 equals 123.

We do this because she went up in height.