Solve the Problem. -On Part of a Scenic Tour of Underground Caves, Dave

question 7

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-On part of a scenic tour of underground caves, Dave and Neil started at an elevation of 41 feet below sea level. They then rose 22 feet. Represent their distance below sea level as a signed integer.

• A)63 feet
• B)-19 feet
• C)-63 feet
• D)19 feet

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