Nikki is fishing from a bank 39 feet above water level. In this location, the fish tend to feed at 49 feet below the surface. How long must Nikki's fish line be to reach the fish?

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To reach the fish, Nikki's line must extend from the bank down to the water level (39 feet) and then further down to where the fish are feeding (49 feet). Adding these two distances gives a total of 39 + 49 = 88 feet.

Nikki Is Fishing from a Bank 39 Feet Above Water