A scuba diver swam 96 feet beneath the surface of the lake. He then climbs up 49 feet. What is his depth now? Please explain and

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mart [117]

4 years ago

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A scuba diver swam 96 feet beneath the surface of the lake. He then climbs up 49 feet. What is his depth now? Please explain and

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Lisa [10] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-17T13:14:59+03:00

Lisa [10]4 years ago

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That's 96 feet DOWN from the lake surface, and then 49 feet towards the surface. His depth would be -96+49 feet, or -47 feet, where the surface would be 0 feet, down is negative and up is positive.

geniusboy [140] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-17T10:59:47+03:00

geniusboy [140]4 years ago

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0 = Surface level

Beneath means subtraction.
0 - 96 = -96

Climbs means addition.

-96 + 49 = -47

The scuba diver is -47 feet beneath the surface of the lake.