Question

Use integers to represent the values in the statement. The highest elevation in a country is Mt. Snowy with an altitude of 14,977 feet. The lowest elevation in the country is Green Valley with an altitude of 216 feet below sea level.

Answer 1

14,977

-216

Explanation:

For an altitude above sea level, use a positive number.

For an altitude below sea level, us a negative number.

Mt. Snowy with an altitude of 14,977 feet: 14,977

Green Valley with an altitude of 216 feet below sea level: -216