Jim and Carla are scuba diving. Jim started out 12 feet below the surface. He descended 17 feet, rose 3 feet, and descended 8 mo

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Jim and Carla are scuba diving. Jim started out 12 feet below the surface. He descended 17 feet, rose 3 feet, and descended 8 mo

re feet. Then he rested. Carla started out at the surface. She descended 19 feet, rose 3 feet, and descended another 17 feet. Then she rested. Which person rested at a greater depth? Complete the explanation.

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Maslowich · Answer 1 · 2022-03-31T05:36:26+03:00

Maslowich3 years ago

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Answer:

Jim reached a greater depth by one foot, as he started 12 feet below the surface.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jim

12 feet+17 feet = 29

29-3 feet (rose 3 feet) = 26

26+8= 34 feet

Carla

0 feet (surface)+ 19 feet= 19

19-3 feet= 16

16+17= 33 feet