The surface, or rim, of a canyon is at an altitude of 60 m. On a hike down into the canyon, a party of hikers stops for a rest 137 m below the rim. Then they descend another 57 m. What was their new altitude?

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5 October, 01:00

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April Kaiser · Answer 1

60-137-57 equals - 77-57 equals - 134

Isabela · Answer 2

Start at 60

hike down 137 below so new is 60-137=-77m

then go down again 57

-77-57=-134

new altitude is - 134m