Question

The highest elevation in California is 14,494 feet at Mt. Whitney and the lowest elevation is –282 feet at Death Valley. What is the total difference in elevation between these two places

Answer 1

14,776

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equation: 14494 + 282 = 14,776

(you convert the negative 282 to positive)

Answer 2

Add the highest elevation with the lowest elevation, to find the total difference. 14494 + 282 = 14,776. You convert the negative 282 to positive. The total difference in elevation between these two places is 14,776.