While scuba diving, Rajeev dove to a depth of 12.6 feet below the surface of the water and then descended another 8.7 feet. What expression can be used to find Rajeev's new position?

A. 12.6 - 8.7

B.-12.6 - 8.7

C.-12.6 - (-8.7)

C. 12.6 - (-8.7)

B

Step-by-step explanation:

- 12.6 - 8.7

B. - 12.6 - 8.7

Step-by-step explanation:

Rajeev went below the surface of the water, meaning his position is negative.

So his current position is - 12.6.

Then he started going down further so it is still negative.

So calculating his position would be - 12.6 - 8.7