A diver is 14 feet below sea level. The diver then swims up 14 feet to the surface. Which equation shows the correct sum?

Question

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(-14) + 14 = 0
(-14) + 14 = 28
(-14) + (-14) = 0
(-14) + (-14) = -28

Answer 1

The correct equation to represent the situation where the diver is initially at 14 feet below sea level and then swims up 14 feet to reach the surface is:

\[ (-14) + 14 = 0 \]

This equation shows that starting from -14 feet (below sea level) and moving up 14 feet results in 0 feet (at sea level).