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Write a word problem that equals a negative number

User Sandesh Kota
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Answer:

A submarine submerged at a depth of 40.21 feet dives 57.35 more feet down. What is the new depth of the submarine?

Explanation:

Solving:

Rewrite the equation:

It first dived 40.21 feet so our equation is -40.21 + ? so far.

Next it dives another 57.35 feet so the final equation becomes -40.21 + (57.35)

To answer:

-40.21 + (57.35)= -97.56

Hence, the answer would be -97.56

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