Helene, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level and descends 46 feet during her hike to base camp. Which describes the elevation of base camp?(1 point)

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13 feet below sea level
13 feet below sea level

13 feet above sea level
13 feet above sea level

79 feet above sea level
79 feet above sea level

79 feet below sea level

Answer 1

To find the elevation of base camp after Helene descends 46 feet from her starting elevation of 33 feet above sea level, you can simply subtract the descent from the starting elevation:

Starting elevation: 33 feet above sea level
Descent: 46 feet

Calculate the elevation of base camp: \[ 33 \text{ feet} - 46 \text{ feet} = -13 \text{ feet} \]

A negative elevation indicates that the elevation is below sea level. Therefore, the elevation of base camp is 13 feet below sea level.

The correct response is: 13 feet below sea level.