Question

6 the elevation of city a is 15 meters below sea level. the elevation of city b is 43 meters above sea level. what is the difference, in meters, between the elevations of these two cities?

Explanation:

Step1: Define elevations

Let sea level be \( 0 \) meters. City A is \( -15 \) meters (below sea level), City B is \( +43 \) meters (above sea level).

Step2: Calculate difference

Difference = \( 43 - (-15) = 43 + 15 = 58 \).

Answer:

58