Question

A bird flies from the bottom of a canyon that is 62 2/5

feet below sea level to a nest that is 504 1/2
feet above sea level. What is the difference in elevation between the bottom of the canyon and the​ bird's nest

Answer 1

Explanation:

Say sea level is 0.

Bottom of the canyon is -62.4ft and bird's nest is 504.5ft

Subtract.

504.5 - 62.4 = 442.1ft

Answer 2

Explanation:

The difference in elevation between the bottom of the canyon and the bird's nest is 504 1/2 - (-62 2/5) = 504 1/2 + 62 2/5 = 566 5/5 = 566 feet