Question

a scuba diver is exploring at an elevation of -12.2 meters. as the diver rises to the surface, she plans to stop and rest briefly at a reef that has an elevation of -4.55 meters. find the vertical distance that the diver will travel. -12.2 + x = -4.55

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the equation

We have the equation \(-12.2 + x = -4.55\), where \(x\) is the vertical distance the diver travels.

Step2: Solve for \(x\)

To solve for \(x\), we add \(12.2\) to both sides of the equation:
\(x = -4.55 + 12.2\)
\(x = 7.65\)

Answer:

The vertical distance the diver will travel is \(7.65\) meters.