Question

The positions of two divers from the water's surface after a dive are shown: Julie: −38 feet Sue: −45 feet Which inequality explains why Julie is closer to the surface than Sue?

Answer 1

Julie < 38 feet < Sue < 45 feet

Explanation:

We know that Julie is less than 38 feet closer to the water's surface, and also we know that Sue is less than 45 feet from the water's surface but farther than 38 feet, because Julie is closer, so we can write this as the inequality that says, Julies is less than 38 feet, 38 feet is less than Sue's distance who is less than 45 feet from the surface:

Julie < 38 feet < Sue < 45 feet

Answer 2

Julie < 38 feet < Sue < 45 feet

Explanation:

We know that Julie is less than 38 feet closer to the water's surface, and also we know that Sue is less than 45 feet from the water's surface but farther than 38 feet, because Julie is closer, so we can write this as the inequality that says, Julies is less than 38 feet, 38 feet is less than Sue's distance who is less than 45 feet from the surface:

Julie < 38 feet < Sue < 45 feet