Question

A submarine is at the surface of the ocean, preparing to dive. it submerges and dives -993 ft. then it ascends 308 ft to avoid hitting an undersea cliff. what integer represents the submarines position in ft after it ascends to avoid the cliff?
A. 1,301
B. 685
C. -1,301
D. -685​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\text{D. -685}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the submarine's initial position be 0. After diving 993 feet, its position will be -993 ft. The submarine then ascends 308 feet, meaning its final position will be $-993+308=\boxed{-685}$.