The water level of the river is below normal levels. Its water level is at one and a half meters below sea level during the summer. The river drops another 2 1/3 m below sea level what is the water level at the end of the summer? Remember the elevation is below sea level account for this and your answer.
The water level of the river is initially at 1.5 meters below sea level. If it drops another 2 1/3 meters below sea level, we need to add the two values together.
Converting 2 1/3 to improper fraction: 2 1/3 = (2 * 3 + 1) / 3 = 7/3
Adding the two values together: 1.5 + 7/3
To add 1.5 and 7/3, we need a common denominator. The common denominator here is 3.
Converting 1.5 to a fraction: 1.5 = 3/2
Adding the fractions: (3/2) + (7/3)
To add the fractions, we need to find a common denominator, which is 6.
Multiplying the numerator and denominator of 3/2 by 3: (3/2) * (3/3) = 9/6
Multiplying the numerator and denominator of 7/3 by 2: (7/3) * (2/2) = 14/6
Adding the fractions: 9/6 + 14/6 = 23/6
The water level at the end of the summer is 23/6 meters below sea level.
To determine the water level at the end of the summer, we need to add the two measurements together.
First, let's convert the fraction to a mixed number:
2 1/3 = 2 + 1/3 = 2 + 3/3 = 2 + 1 = 3
Now, let's add the two measurements:
-1.5 m + (-3 m) = -1.5 m - 3 m = -4.5 m
Therefore, the water level at the end of the summer is 4.5 meters below sea level.