Question

the dead sea in the middle east is 429 m below sea level. the peak of mount everest in asia is 8848 m above sea level.

the difference in elevation between the bottom of the dead sea and the peak of mount everest can be determined using this subtraction expression:

(8848 - (-429))

what is this difference, in metres?

Explanation:

Set up the subtraction expression

$$ 8848 - (-429) $$

Simplify the double negative

$$ 8848 + 429 $$

Calculate the final sum

$$ 9277 $$

Answer:

\(9277\)