Question

A scuba diver is at 20 feet below sea level. She ascends 15 feet. What is her new depth?(1 point)
Responses

-5 feet
-5 feet

5 feet
5 feet

-35 feet
-35 feet

-10 feet

Answer 1

To find the scuba diver's new depth after ascending 15 feet from a depth of 20 feet below sea level, you can use the following calculation:

Starting depth = -20 feet (below sea level)
Ascend = +15 feet

New depth = Starting depth + Ascend
New depth = -20 feet + 15 feet = -5 feet

Therefore, her new depth is **-5 feet**.