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A hill is at 546 feet above sea level, and a crater next to it is at 208 feet below sea level. What is the difference in height between the hill and the crater?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 3.86TI: The width of a rectangle is 21 meters. The area is 609 square meters. What is the length?

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A hill is at 546 feet above sea level, and a crater next to it is at 208
feet below sea level. What is the
difference in height between the hill and the crater?
-754 ft
-338 ft
754 ft
338 ft

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