Question

Doug dives from a platform that is 7.5 meters above water. His dive takes him 2.6 meters below the surface of the water. How far does Doug's dive take him?

Answer 1

We have the equation 7.5-(-2.6) = x, where x is how far Doug's dive takes him, simplifying, we get 7.5+2.6 = 10.1. So, Doug's dive takes him 10.1 meters.

Answer 2

To find the total distance of Doug's dive, we need to add the height above the water from which he dives to the depth below the surface that he reaches:

Distance = Height above water + Depth below surface

Distance = 7.5 meters + 2.6 meters

Distance = 10.1 meters

Doug's dive takes him a total distance of 10.1 meters.

I hope this helped!

~~~Harsha~~~