Question

Billy dove off a cliff into the water. The cliff was 15 ft. above sea level. After diving into the water, he swam 5 ft. below the opposite elevation of the cliff and found a golden ring. At what elevation did he find the golden ring?

Answer 1

Answer:

Billy found the ring at -20 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

He started at 15 ft

He dove off the cliff, then swam 5 feet under the opposite of the cliff's elevation

The opposite of the cliff's elevation would be -15, and if he swam five feet under that, it would be -15 + -5 = -20

So, Billy found the ring at -20 ft