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absolute values. the sum will have the sign of the addend with the greater absolute value.
-3+5=2
1-31 < 51, so the sum is positive.
paula dives into a swimming pool from a diving board 2 feet above the
water's surface. she descends to a depth 7 feet below the diving board.
how far is paula from the surface of the water?
1. what integer represents paula's starting height above the water?
2. what integer represents the total distance paula descends?
3. write an addition expression to represent paula's distance below
the water's surface.