Question

The highest elevation in the United States is Mt. McKinley in Alaska, which measures 6,194 meters above sea

level. The lowest elevation in the United States is Death Valley in California, which measures 86 meters below
sea level. What is the height difference, in meters, between the highest and lowest elevations in the United
States?
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6,108 meters
6,112 meters
6,280 meters
6,380 meters​

Answer 1

the answer is D 6,280

Explanation:

Since it says difference you subtract, 86 is below sea level so it'd be -86

the equation would be 6,194 - (-86)

6,194+ 86 = 6,280