Question

The water level of a river is below normal levels. Its water level is at 1 1/2
meters below sea level. During the summer, the river drops another 2 1/3
meters below sea level. What is the water level at the end of summer? Remember, the elevation is below sea level. Account for this in your answer.(1 point)
The water level is
meters below sea level.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

To find the water level at the end of summer, we need to add the initial water level below sea level of 1 1/2 meters to the drop in water level during the summer of 2 1/3 meters.

1 1/2 + 2 1/3 = 3/2 + 7/3

To simplify this addition, we need to find a common denominator for 2 and 3, which is 6.

1 1/2 + 2 1/3 = (3/6) + (14/6) = 17/6

Therefore, the water level at the end of summer is 17/6 meters below sea level.