alleryA diver is 4 m below the surface and dives 6 m deeper. Where is the diver?
A-2 m
B2 m
C-10 m
D10 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. -10 m
1. Two negative amounts add like two debts joined together.
2. -4 + (-6) gives a larger negative amount, -10.
3. -2 would come from subtracting, and positive answers ignore the direction.
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