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 Mark

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is -5 + (-3).

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

-5 is the original position

The swimmer descends 3 meters, so we subtract 3 or add -3. Thus, the answer is:

-5 + (-3)