document.write( "Question 1100098: 1. An airplane flying at 22,000 feet descended 8,500 feet and then ascended 5,000 feet. What is the new altitude of the airplane? \n" ); document.write( "
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22000-8500=13,500
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\n" ); document.write( "add the plus ones 22000+5000=27000
\n" ); document.write( "subtract the minus one -8500
\n" ); document.write( "18,500 feet.
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