A diver begins at sea level and dives down 200 feet. He ascends at a steady rate of 12
1
3
feet per minute for 4.5 minutes. This depth is represented by the numerical expression:
-200 + 12
1
3
(4.5)
Simplify the expression using the order of operations. What is the diver’s depth?
-200 +
37
3
(4.5)
-200 + 55.5
feet