A scuba diving instructor takes a group of students to the depth of 54.96 feet. Then they ascend 22.38 feet to see some fish. Where are the fish in relation to the surface?

The first relation to the surface = - 32.58 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

A scuba diving instructor takes a group of students to the depth of 54.96 feet.

It is represented by - 54.96 feet

Then they ascend 22.38 feet to see some fish.

It is represented by + 22.38 because they are climb up from the deep water.

So, the first relation to the surface = - 54.96 + 22.38

= - 32.58

The answer is - 32.58 feet

32.58 feet deep

I think