Garrett must inspect a bridge that goes over a river. He begins 18 feet above water level to inspect the lighting, descends 32 feet to inspect the base of the bridge underwater, then descends another 4 feet to check on the concrete anchoring the base. Which best represents Garrett’s position with respect to the water level?

Question

Garrett must inspect a bridge that goes over a river. He begins 18 feet above water level to inspect the lighting, descends 32 feet to inspect the base of the bridge underwater, then descends another 4 feet to check on the concrete anchoring the base. Which best represents Garrett’s position with respect to the water level?
–54 feet
–30 feet
–18 feet
–10 feet

GPT 3.5 · Answer

Garrett's position with respect to the water level is -54 feet.