SOLUTION: The entrance to a coal mine is 4275 feet above sea level. The mine is 6324 feet deep. What is the elevation at the bottom of the mine?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: The entrance to a coal mine is 4275 feet above sea level. The mine is 6324 feet deep. What is the elevation at the bottom of the mine?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 1007563: The entrance to a coal mine is 4275 feet above sea level. The mine is 6324 feet deep. What is the elevation at the bottom of the mine?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The entrance to a coal mine is 4275 feet above sea level. The mine is 6324 feet deep. What is the elevation at the bottom of the mine?
----------
4275 - 6324 = -2049
----------
Elevation = -2049, or 2049 below sea level.