Question

You take a road trip up north with your family. You begin a hike in Death Valley, California at an elevation of 86 meters. You hike up another 35 meters, then down another 148 meters to the other side of the hill. What elevation are you at when you reach the other side of the hill?

Answer 1

Answer: - 27 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

1.     86 m   Start at 86 meters

2.  +35 m    Go up another 35 meters

3. -148 m   Go down 148 meters.

4.  - 27 meters  Net change in elevation

The net result is a negative 27 meters in elevation from the start of the hike.