Question

A diver descends to a location of −5014 meters relative to the surface of the water. He then descends another 1012 meters.

What is the diver’s final location relative to the surface of the water?

Enter your answer as a simplified mixed number in the box.

Answer 1

Its -60 3/4


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Answer 2

Answer: Using operations with fractions, the diver's final location is:

- 60 3/4 meters relative to the surface of the water (60 3/4 meters below the surface of the water).

Solution:

Initial location: -50 1/4 meters

He descends another 10 1/2 meters: -10 1/2 meters

Final location = Initial location - 10 1/2 meters

Final location = - 50 1/4 meters - 10 1/2 meters

Final location = - (50+10) (1/4+1/2) meters

Final location = - 60 [(1)(1)+2(1)]/4 meters

Final location = - 60 (1+2)/4 meters

Final location = - 60 3/4 meters