Question

An eagle flew at a height of 726m above sea level. In several minutes, the eagle dived 25m, then up 39m and finally dived 54 m . Determine the height above sea level, in m, of the eagle now.​

Answer 1

686m

Explanation:

When the eagle dives down, the height decreases, which means I subtract. When it flies up, the height increases, which means addition.

726 - 25 = 701

701 + 39 = 740

740 - 54 = 686m

Answer 2

686m

Explanation:

726 - 25 + 39 - 54 = 686

Look for key words to determine the operation you want to use. "dived" would imply subtraction whereas "up" or "above" would indicate addition