he Taieri Plain in New Zealand is 6 feet below sea level (or -6). If you care standing 3 feet above sea level, is your elevation the opposite of the elevation of the plain? Describe the steps you would follow with a vertical number line to find the answer.

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The Taieri Plain in New Zealand is 6 feet below sea level (or -6). If you care standing 3 feet above sea level, is your elevation the opposite of the elevation of the plain? Describe the steps you would follow with a vertical number line to find the answer.
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