document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=161248>Question 161248</A>This question is from textbook <A HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0028250311/algebrahomeworkh>Pre-algebra</A><BR>\n" );
document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A scuba diver descended to a depth of 75 meters below sea level.  He then rose 30 meters to a coral reef.  What integer represents the position of the coral reef with respect to sea level ? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #118758 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=KnightOwlTutor><B>KnightOwlTutor(293)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-09.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=KnightOwlTutor><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=KnightOwlTutor><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=118758\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Sea level=0=our designated base level or initial pt.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "depth below sea level=-75\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "He went up 30 meters=+30\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Add -75+30 = -45 the coral reef is -45 meters below sea level. </SPAN>\n" );
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