Question

Select the correct answer.

Philip is snorkeling along a coral reef. He's wearing an altimeter, which tracks his elevation, Philip snaps a picture of the reef at an
elevation of -- 10 feet. Then he spots a nurse shark and swims to it for a closer look. By the time he reaches the shark, his
elevation changes by
---3 feet. What is Philip's elevation when he reaches the shark?
7 feet
-8 feet
13 feet

Answer 1

-14

Explanation:

To calculate Philip's elevation when he reached the shark, add the two elevations given: and feet.

To represent the elevation of feet, move spaces in the negative direction from 0 on the number line. Next, to add feet, move spaces from in the negative direction. You’ll reach -14.

Philip was at an elevation of -14 feet when he reached the nurse shark.

Answer 2

It's -14, ya'll.

Explanation:

I just had the question and got it wrong listening to the other guy. I can confirm it's -14. Stay safe! :) <3