Question

Jerry measured and timed the descent of a diving bell spider in a large fish tank. The spider reached a position 4 1/2 inches below the surface of the water after descending at a constant rate for 1 1/2 seconds. Jerry recorded this as −4 1/2 inches. What is the position of the spider relative to the surface after 1 second? Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

-3 is the answer when you do this equation. Or it could be 300 depending.