A scuba diver standing on a boat is at an altitude of 1.3 meters above sea level. The

scuba diver jumps into the water and decreases his altitude by 5.6 meters in one

minute.

Disple

Which equation can be used to determine the scuba diver's altitude, in meters

relative to sea level, one minute after jumping into the water?

O

A.

1.3 + 5.6

= 6.9

B.

-1.3 + 5.6

= 4.3

>

O

C. 1.3 + (-5.6) = - 4.3

>

O

D. - 1.3 + (-5.6) = - 6.9

Question

Mathematics

Cannoli

11 April, 01:50

A scuba diver standing on a boat is at an altitude of 1.3 meters above sea level. The

scuba diver jumps into the water and decreases his altitude by 5.6 meters in one

minute.

Disple

Which equation can be used to determine the scuba diver's altitude, in meters

relative to sea level, one minute after jumping into the water?

O

A.

1.3 + 5.6

= 6.9

B.

-1.3 + 5.6

= 4.3

>

O

C. 1.3 + (-5.6) = - 4.3

>

O

D. - 1.3 + (-5.6) = - 6.9

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

French Fry · Answer 1

The answer would be C

Robert Gaines · Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The Scuba Diver starts at 1.3 altitude and - 5.6 is added to the altitude each minute as he goes down, thus the equation is:

1.3 - 5.6 = - 4.3

which is the same as C