A small submarine starts at -1,260 feet in relation to sea level.Then it descends 5 feet per minute for 12 minutes. What is the new position of the submarine in relation to sea level?

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A small submarine starts at -1,260 feet in relation to sea level.Then it descends 5 feet per minute for 12 minutes. What is the new position of the submarine in relation to sea level?

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Joe Shakely answered Dec 25, 2020

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-5 feet per minute * 12 minutes = -60 feet descended over a course of 12 minutes

-1260 - 60 = -1320 ft below sea level

Joel James answered Dec 28, 2020

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