Which of the following is a real-world problem that could be solved with the sum −22+9?(1 point)

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A scuba diver is 22 feet below sea level. Their friend is standing on a diving board 9 feet above sea level. What is the vertical distance between the scuba diver and their friend?
A scuba diver is 22 feet below sea level. Their friend is standing on a diving board 9 feet above sea level. What is the vertical distance between the scuba diver and their friend?

Quinn is playing a card game with his friends. He had −22 points at the start of his turn, but just got 9 points. How many points does he now have?
Quinn is playing a card game with his friends. He had negative 22 points at the start of his turn, but just got 9 points. How many points does he now have?

Layla earned $22 babysitting last weekend. Today she received $9 from her grandmother. How much money does she have all together?
Layla earned $22 babysitting last weekend. Today she received $9 from her grandmother. How much money does she have all together?

The temperature was −22°F yesterday. Today the temperature is 9°F. How much warmer is it today compared with yesterday?

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The real-world problem that could be solved with the sum −22 + 9 is:

The temperature was −22°F yesterday. Today the temperature is 9°F. How much warmer is it today compared with yesterday?

This situation correctly represents the calculation of finding the difference in temperature, which can be expressed mathematically as −22 + 9.