A diver is at a certain depth in the ocean. After ascending 10 3/4 feet, the diver is not at a depth of -56 1/2 feet. Write and solve an equation to determine the diver's initial depth.

Question

HEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Answer 1

-56 1/2 - 10 3/4 = -56.5 - 10.75 = -67.25 = -67 1/4 feet = initial depth