Question

the elevation of a fish is -27 feet. the fish descends 32 feet, and then rises 14 feet. what is its new elevation?

Answer 1

The answer to your problem is - 45 feet.

Explanation:

First, the fish is at a elavation of -27 feet.

( Descends means subtracting ) Problem:

-27 - 32 =

-59.

Now it rises 14 feet. ( Rises means it goes up )

-59 + 14 =

= - 45.

Thus, your answer is, - 45