Question

The water level in a lake was 12 inches below normal at the beginning of

March. The water level decreased by 2 inches in March and increased by 1
inches in April. What was the water level compared to normal at the end of
April? Explain how you solved this problem.

Answer 1

it was 1 less inch

Explanation:

we start with 12 minus 2 equals 10

and then it increases by 1 so where at 11