Question

Sarah hiked a path that took her from 34 feet below sea level to 52 feet above sea level. What was the change in her elevation?

Answer 1

18

Explanation:

52 - 34 = 18 because she went 34 down so that will be a -34 and then she went 52 up and 52 is a positive number so it really is negative -34 + 52 = 18

Answer 2

18 feet

Explanation:

52 - 34 = 18