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A diver begins at sea level and dives down 200 feet. He ascends at a steady rate of 121/3 feet per minute for 4.5 minutes. This depth is represented by the numerical expression:     -200 + 1213 (4.5)Simplify the expression using the order of operations. What is the diver’s depth?     -200 + 373 (4.5)    -200 + 55.5

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Answer:The diver's depth is 144.5 feet below sea level.Step-by-step explanation:Let's find out the answer using the information given:Depth of the diver = - 200 feet (below sea level)Ascent speed = 12 1/3 feet per minuteAscent duration = 4.5 minutesDiver's depth after the ascent = - 200 + 12 1/3 * (4.5)Diver's depth after the ascent = - 200 + 37/3 * (4.5)Diver's depth after the ascent = - 200 + 12.33 * (4.5)Diver's depth after the ascent = - 200 + 55.5Diver's depth after the ascent = - 144.5 After ascending 4.5 minutes, the diver will be 144.5 feet below sea level.