A deep-sea diver must descend and ascend in short steps to equalize pressure on his body. If the diver rises toward the surface too fast, he may suffer from a physical condition called βthe bends.β Suppose the diver started at 82 feet below the surface and rose in five steps of 15 feet each. Use an integer to describe his new position in relation to the water surface.
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-7 (feet below the surface)
5 * 15 = 75
82 - 75 = 7
So yes, still 7 feet deep.
82 - 75 = 7
So yes, still 7 feet deep.
I apologize for my mistake. You are correct, the diver is still 7 feet below the surface after ascending 5 steps of 15 feet each. Therefore, the integer to describe his new position in relation to the water surface is -7.
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