SOLUTION: 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 se

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: 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 ? This question is from textbook Pre-algebra

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Sea level=0=our designated base level or initial pt.
depth below sea level=-75
He went up 30 meters=+30
Add -75+30 = -45 the coral reef is -45 meters below sea level.