Question

A diver's elevation is -5 feet relative to sea level. A

school of fish is swimming at an elevation of -12 feet.
What is the difference in elevation between the diver
and the school of fish?

Answer 1

-7 feet

Explanation:

To find the difference in elevation between the diver and the school fish SUBTRACT the elevation of the diver from that of the fish

i.e. difference in elevation = -12 - (-5)

= -12 + 5

= -7 feet