Question

Tamika was at the surface of a swimming pool and recorded the following two measurements, in feet, on a number line:

−7, which represents the depth of water in the swimming pool
+11, which represents the height of the slide at the pool

Part A: What does 0 represent in this situation? (3 points)

Part B: Describe the height of the slide in relation to 0 in the situation. (3 points)

Part C: If Tamika held a pole in the swimming pool and the bottom of the pole was at a depth of 4 feet. How should Tamika mark the level of the bottom of the pole on the number line? Explain how you determined this.

Answer 1

is this a test

Answer 2

No

Answer 3

is it multiple choice

Answer 4

no ma,am

Answer 5

A) by convention, 0 represents the surface of the water. Notice how the slide is positive 11 (11 feet above the surface of the water) and -7 represents 7 feet below the surface.

Answer 6

B) the height of the slide is 11. How does that compare to 0?

Answer 7

Thanks i passed the test