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A mountain climber ascends a mountain to its peak. The peak is 14,090 ft above sea level. The climber then descends 490 ft to meet a fellow climber. Find the climber’s elevation above sea level after meeting the other climber.

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The climber's elevation above sea level is 13,600 after meeting the other climber.

14090 - 490 = 13,600
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