Question

A submarine starts at sea level and travels to a position that is a little lower than −24 feet. Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about the submarine's position.

The submarine's position means the distance it traveled is_______24 feet. ↑

A possible position of the submarine is _____ feet.
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first space ↑ responses : equal to, greater than, or less than?

second space↓ : -27,-24,-18,0,18,24,27?

Answer 1

1. The submarine's position means the distance it traveled is greater than 24 feet
2. A possible position of the submarine is -27 feet

Explanation:

Distance is generally a positive number. (Displacement, or position may be negative, as in this case.) If the sub started at 0 feet and went lower than -24 feet, it traveled a distance of more than 24 feet (greater than 24 ft).

Of the numbers listed, the only one lower than -24 is -27.