Question

A scuba diver used the expression below to describe his position in relation to sea level.

2 + (–20) + 8

Which statement could describe the diver’s movements?
Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 18 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.
Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 20 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.
Starting 2 feet below sea level, dive down 20 more feet, and then rise to a location that is 8 feet below sea level.
Starting 2 feet below sea level, dive down 18 more feet, and then rise to a location that is 8 feet below sea level.

Answer 1

Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 20 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.

Explanation:

A scuba diver used the expression below to describe his position in relation to sea level.

2 + (–20) + 8

positive number is the feet above the sea level

negative number is the feet below the sea level (deep)

starting at 2 , 2 feet above sea level then down the sea 20 feet down,

finally rise 8 feet above the sea level

So, Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 20 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.

Answer 2

2 + (-20) + 8.....when sea level is 0.

starting on a platform 2 ft above sea level....so it is 2
dive down 20 ft....so this is below sea level...so it is -20
rise 8 ft...so it is 8

so ur answer is : 2nd answer choice