Helene, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 27 feet above sea level and descends 32 feet during her hike to base camp. Which describes the elevation of base camp?

Start at 27 feet above sea level and descend 32 feet, so calculate 27 − 32 = −5 feet. A negative elevation is below sea level, so base camp is 5 feet below sea level.

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