Jasmine is on a cruise and is going on a scuba diving excursion. She swims 8 feet below sea level, then swims back up 3 feet. What elevation is she at now? (1 point) Responses 11 11 -11 -11 -5 -5 5

Answer 1

To determine Jasmine's current elevation, we start at sea level, which is considered 0 feet.

1. Jasmine swims down 8 feet below sea level: \[ 0 - 8 = -8 \text{ feet} \] Now, she is at -8 feet.

2. Then, she swims back up 3 feet: \[ -8 + 3 = -5 \text{ feet} \]

So, Jasmine is now at an elevation of -5 feet. The correct response is -5.