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A diver swims 5.875 feet up to the surface of the water. Which number represents the diver's position in relation to the surface before swimming to the top? -5.9 feet Negative 5 and three-fourthsfeet -58 feet Negative 5 and StartFraction 7 over 8 EndFractionfeet

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Answer:

Negative 5 and 7 over 8

Explanation:

5.875 look at this: 5 "5".87" 5" || and '5.8"7"5' 7 || over '5."8"75 8', you don't need to write the other five 5.87"5" because it is in the beginning of the number/ whole number "5".875

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Answer:

Negative 5 and 7 over 8

Explanation:

do NOT listen to the other guy.

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