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Josie is hiking through Laguna del Carbon.Laguna del carbon is 344.23 feet below sea level.The day before her hike,Josie is staying at a hotel that is 45.46 feet above sea level. What number can be used to be represent the elevation of the Laguna del Carbon

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Answer:

-344.23

Explanation:

You want to know the number that can be used to represent the height of a spot 344.23 feet below sea level.

Height

We usually use a signed number to represent a height relative to sea level. Positive numbers are used for altitudes above sea level. Negative numbers are used for elevations below sea level.

The elevation in feet relative to sea level can be represented by the number -344.23.

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