Question

The position of a swimmer below sea level is represented by –5 meters. The diver descends an additional 3 meters below sea level. Which expression describes the new position of the diver?
Negative 5 + (negative 3)
Negative 5 + 3
5 + (negative 3)
5 + 3

Answer 1

Answer:

Since the diver is starting at -5 meters (below x-axis) and descends 3 meters (also below x-axis) then the value of 3 becomes -3.

So New Position = -5 + (-3)