Use a model (algebra tiles or number line) to solve.
-3 + 4
-1
With a model!!
12 + (-50)
-38
A submarine was 86.5 feet below sea level. The submarine then sunk an additional 92.46 feet. How far below sea level is the submarine now?
WRITE AN EXPRESSION THAT CAN BE USED TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION
-86.5 - 92.46
OR
-86.5 + (-92.46)
Use a model (algebra tiles or a number line) to solve.
-5 - 4
-9
With a model!!
-3.42 - 9.76
-13.18
A submarine was 86.5 feet below sea level. The submarine then sunk an additional 92.46 feet. How far below sea level is the submarine now?
USE A NUMBER LINE TO MODEL THE PROBLEM
Jump -92.46
<-----------|---------------------|--------------->
? -86.5
-15 - 81
-96
2/5 - (-1/2)
9/10
A submarine was 86.5 feet below sea level. The submarine then sunk an additional 92.46 feet. How far below sea level is the submarine now?
EVALUATE THE EXPRESSION
-178.96 feet
OR
178.96 feet below sea level
-71 + (-93)
-164
-7.298 + 21.25
13.952
-48 - (-64)
16
-3 1/4 - 2/3
-47/12
=
-3 11/12