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Lucy monitors the position of a large fish in the ocean with a depth finder. The device records the
depth of the fish. Initially, the fish swims at a depth of 13.52 feet below sea level. Suddenly the fish
rises 7.8 feet.
a. (2pts) What numerical expression represents the position of the fish relative to sea level after
it rises 7.8 feet?
b. (3pts) What is the position of the fish after it rises 7.8 feet relative to sea level? Show your
work.

Answer :

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The numerical representation and final elevation of the fish relative to sea level are :

  • Final position = -13.52 + 7.8
  • Final position = - 5.72

Given the Parameters :

Initial depth of fish = - 13.52

Change in elevation of fish = 7.8 feets

Positions below sea level are represented as negative values (-) ;

Hence, initial position of fish = - 13.52

Change in position = Rise in depth of 7.8 feets

The numerical representation of the final position of the fish can be written thus :

  • Final position = Initial position + change in position

  • Final position = - 13.52 + 7.8

Hence, the final position of the fish will be :

  • Final position of fish = -13.52 + 7.8 = - 5.72

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Answer:

5.72

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