Question

The lowest elevation in Long Beach, California, is 7 1/4 feet below sea level. The elevation of Death Valley is about 40 1/2 times lower than the elevation of Long Beach. What is the approximate

elevation of Death Valley?

Answer 1

the approximate elevation of Death Valley is -287 feet below sea level

Explanation:

if we are talking about the lowest elevation, it would be -7

if Death Valley is 40 times lower than the lowest elevation of Long Beach

u would multiply the 2

so 40x7=280

then you subtract from -7

-7-280=-287

the approximate elevation of Death Valley is -287 feet below sea level