Question

A diver when 25.65 feet below the surface of the ocean,and then 16.5 feet further down,he then rose 12.45 feet. Write and solve an expression to find the driver's new depth.

Answer 1

X= 25.65 + 16.5 - 12.45

X=29.70

Answer 2

The expression is:

-25.65 + (-16.5) + 12.45 = -29.7

Therefore, the divers new depth is -29.7 (or 29.7 feet below the surface)

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