Question

1. youre a marine scientist studying ocean life. starting at sea level (00 feet):

• represent with the correct integer: you dive down 60 feet to observe a coral reef.

• represent with the correct integer: then descend another 15 feet to study deep - water fish.

• represent with the correct integer: finally, you swim up 50 feet to collect water samples.

you collecting the water sample at feet below sea level

Explanation:

Step1: Define down - direction as negative

Diving down 60 feet is represented as - 60.

Step2: Account for further descent

Descending another 15 feet from - 60 feet. So, - 60+( - 15)=-75.

Step3: Account for upward swim

Swimming up 50 feet from - 75 feet. So, - 75 + 50=-25.

Answer:

• 60; - 75; 50; 25