Question

Susan is hiking at an elevation of 20 feet above sea level. Who is located the same distance from sea level but in the opposite direction

Answer 1

If its in the opposite direction but the same distance from sea level then its located at -20 feet or 20 feet below sea level.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The person in the opposite direction is at -20 feet from sea level.

Explanation:

We know that Susan is at 20 feet above sea level.

So, the person located at the same distance from sea level but in the opposite direction, is actually located at -20 feet from sea level.

Remember that opposite direction refers to opposite sign of the magnitude, when we talk about vectorial magnitudes, signs indicate orientation.