Question

A scuba diver descended
feet below sea level. Then, he descended another
feet. Which of the following is true about the scuba diver after both descents?
A.
The location of the scuba diver in relation to sea level was
feet.

B.
The location of the scuba diver in relation to sea level was
feet.

C.
The location of the scuba diver in relation to sea level was
feet.

D.
The location of the scuba diver in relation to sea level was
feet.

Answer 1

To determine the scuba diver's location relative to sea level after two descents, we need to know the depths of both descents in feet. Let's say the first descent was \( x \) feet and the second descent was \( y \) feet.

After the first descent, the diver is at \( -x \) feet (below sea level). After the second descent, the diver descends another \( y \) feet, making the new depth \( -x - y \) feet.

So the overall depth is the sum of the two descents:

\[ \text{Total Depth} = -x - y \text{ feet}. \]

The options you provided must include specific values for \( x \) and \( y \) in order to select the correct answer. Please provide the values for the feet descended in order to calculate the correct final location of the diver below sea level.