a naval submarine was operating 310 feet below the surface of the ocean. to pass above an underwater…
a naval submarine was operating 310 feet below the surface of the ocean. to pass above an underwater mountain, or seamount, it rose 165 feet. what is the position of the submarine relative to the surface of the ocean now? feet
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Define initial depth
The submarine starts at 310 feet below the surface. We can represent this as - 310 feet (negative because it is below the surface).
Step2: Calculate new depth after rising
It rises 165 feet. So we add 165 to the initial depth. The calculation is -310 + 165. -310+165=-145
Answer:
145 feet below the surface (or - 145 feet)