Question

The position of a swimmer below sea level is represented by –5 meters. The diver descends an additional 3 meters below sea level. Which expression describes the new position of the diver? Negative 5 + (negative 3) Negative 5 + 3 5 + (negative 3) 5 + 3

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is -5 + (-3).

Explanation:

"The diver descends" is a clue that the position of the diver is even lower than before.