Question

The elevation of Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colorado is 5280ft. If this is 275ft higher than seven times the elevation of Lucas Oil Field in Indinapolis, what is the elevation of Lucas Oil Field?

Answer 1

The elevation of Lucas Oil Field is of 715 feet.

Explanation:

Elevation of Sports Authority Field:

Of 5280 ft.

Compared to Lucas Oil Field:

275ft than seven times the Lucas Oil Field elevation of x.

Equation:

`275 + 7x = 5280`

What is the elevation of Lucas Oil Field?

Solving the above equation:

`7x = 5280 - 275`

`7x = 5005`

`x = (5005)/(7)`

`x = 715`

The elevation of Lucas Oil Field is of 715 feet.