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A group of coal miners started out mining at 84 ft. below the surface. They rode an elevator down another 115 ft. and then took a cart down another 15 ft. How far below the surface did the miners end up?

User Tromgy
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Answer: The miners ended up at -214

Explanation: (-84) + (-115) + (-15) = -214

User Howell
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Answer:

214ft

Explanation:

115+84+15=214

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