A diver begins at 150 feet below sea level, descends at a steady rate of 5 feet per minute for 3.5 minutes, and then ascends 122.2 feet. What is the diver's current depth? Explain how to write a numerical expression to find the answer

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Nataly Madden

17 October, 19:43

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Ximena Fitzgerald · Answer 1

Start at - 150, then add 3 (-5), then add 122.2. - 150 + 3 (-5) + 122.2 = - 45.3

Hassan Poole · Answer 2

5 x 3.5 is 17.5, then add that to 150 and you get 167.5. Then subtract 122.2 because he went up that many feet. The ending answer is 45.3.