A scuba diver used the expression below to describe his position in relation to sea level.

2 + (-20) + 8

Which statement could describe the diver's movements?

Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 18 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.

Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 20 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.

Starting 2 feet below sea level, dive down 20 more feet, and then rise to a location that is 8 feet below sea level.

Starting 2 feet below sea level, dive down 18 more feet, and then rise to a location that is 8 feet below sea level.

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8 March, 02:57

A scuba diver used the expression below to describe his position in relation to sea level.

2 + (-20) + 8

Which statement could describe the diver's movements?

Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 18 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.

Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 20 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.

Starting 2 feet below sea level, dive down 20 more feet, and then rise to a location that is 8 feet below sea level.

Starting 2 feet below sea level, dive down 18 more feet, and then rise to a location that is 8 feet below sea level.

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Cassius Bender · Answer 1

It is the first statement. It is positive two, so it's above sea level. We can immediately get rid of the last two statements. Then, it is negative 20. The is 18 feet below sea level, because 2-20 is - 18. Positive 8 shows rising up by 8 feet. The correct statement is the first one.

Janessa Case · Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

2 is not - 2 so sea she is 2 above sea level. she goes down 20 so you subtract 2 from 20 and get 18. - 18 below level the add 8.