Solve the problem.
-Nikki is fishing from a bank 23 feet above water level. In this location, the fish tend to feed at 43 feet below the surface. How long must Nikki's fish line be to reach the fish?
A) 66 feet
B) -23 feet
C) -20 feet
D) 20 feet

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To reach the fish, Nikki's line must extend from her position above the water down to the fish below the surface. This requires adding the distance from the bank to the water level (23 feet) to the depth at which the fish feed (43 feet), totaling 66 feet.

Solve the Problem. -Nikki Is Fishing from a Bank 23 Feet Above Water