A scientist uses a submarine to study ocean life.- She begins at sea level, which is an elevation of o feet.- She travels down 83.4 feet.- She then travels directly up 15.6 feet.- Next, she descends a second time, 27.6 feet.How many feet must she now rise to get back to sea level?Answer: □feet
Q. A scientist uses a submarine to study ocean life.- She begins at sea level, which is an elevation of o feet.- She travels down 83.4 feet.- She then travels directly up 15.6 feet.- Next, she descends a second time, 27.6 feet.How many feet must she now rise to get back to sea level?Answer: □feet
Calculate total descent: Calculate the total descent by adding the two descents.First descent: 83.4 feetSecond descent: 27.6 feetTotal descent = 83.4 feet + 27.6 feet
Perform calculation: Perform the calculation for the total descent.Total descent = 83.4 feet + 27.6 feet = 111 feet
Calculate total ascent: Calculate the total ascent by adding any ascents the scientist made.Total ascent so far: 15.6 feet
Determine net descent: Determine the net descent by subtracting the total ascent from the total descent.Net descent = Total descent - Total ascentNet descent = 111 feet - 15.6 feet
Perform calculation: Perform the calculation for the net descent. Net descent = 111 feet−15.6 feet=95.4 feet
Find net descent: The net descent is the amount the scientist must rise to get back to sea level.Answer = 95.4 feet
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