A city has an elevation of 465 feet. Another city has an elevation of -45 feet. Which expression can be used to find the difference in their elevations?

Answer :

465 -(-45) = x

This creates a double negative which becomes a positive and you solution would be 465+45 =X, X = 510

The difference in their elevations is 510 feet.

It is given that city has an elevation of 465 feet. Another city has an elevation of -45 feet.

To find the difference in their elevations.

What is elevation?

Height above a given level, especially sea level.

city elevation = 465 feet.

Another city elevation = -45 feet.

This creates a double negative which becomes a positive and  solution would be 465+45

= 510 feet.

So, the difference in their elevations is 510 feet.

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