Question

A diver went 25.65 feet below the surface of the ocean, and then 16.5 feet further down, he then rose 12.45 feet. Write and solve an expression to find the diver's new depth.

Answer 1

-25.65-16.5+12.45=-29.7
29.7 ft. below sea level.

Answer 2

X= 25.65 + 16.5 - 12.45
X= 29.70