–1.8 – 3.9 =

-5.7

–7 + 5 =

-2

–6.1 + 1.7 =

-4.4

A mountain climber ascends a mountain to its peak. The peak is 12,740 ft above sea level. The climber then descends 200 ft to meet a fellow climber. Find the climber's elevation above sea level after meeting the other climber.

The climber's elevation above sea level after meeting the other climber would be 12,540 ft.