Question

Abe digs a hole at a steady rate of (meaning negative) 1.2 feet every hour.

Consider ground level to be 0.

What value represents the elevation of the hole relative to ground level after digging for 2.5 hours?

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Answer 1

0-1.2(2.5) = -3
The elevation of the hole relative to ground level after digging for 2.5 hours is -3.