kellykayley
kellykayley kellykayley
  • 02-03-2015
  • Mathematics
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Yesterday the hiker began hiking at 2850 feet above sea level, climbed over a 5575 foot-high summit and descended 2695 feet before stopping for the night. What was the hikers net gain or loss of elevation during the day? How did you get your answer??

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apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 02-03-2015

so from 2850 to 5575 is a disance of 5575-2850=2725

then decended 2695
2725-2695=30

net gain is 30 feet
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