Question

The elevation of a fish is -27 feet The fish decreases its elevation by 32 feet and then it increases its elevation by 14 feet what is its new elevation

Answer 1

-45 feet

Explanation:

• The initial elevation of the fish = -27 feet

When the fish decreases its elevation by 32 feet, subtract 32 from the initial elevation:

`-27-32=-59`

Then it increases its elevation by 14 feet, add 14 to the result obtained:

`-59+14=-45\text{ feet}`

The new elevation of the fish is -45 feet.