This is the same as averaging. You add them and divide by 2.
((m/n) + (p/q))/2 would be a number in between m/n and p/q.
Do note that n and q must be nonzero, but luckily that is a given.
Distance between (2, 5) and (8, 5) = 8 - 2 = 6
Distance between (8, 5) and (8, 3) = 5 - 3 = 2
Distance between (8, 3) and (2, 3) = 8 - 2 = 6
Distance between (2, 3) and (2, 5) = 5 - 3= 2
Total length of border = 6 + 2 + 6 + 2 = 16
Answer:
Starting on a platform 2 feet above sea level, dive down to a location that is 18 feet below sea level, and then rise 8 feet.
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the 2 + (-20) + 8 to describe movement relative to sea level ;
2 can be taken as the starting point, positive values represents elevation above sea level ;
2 can be taken as 2 feet platform above sea level ;
- 20 represents distance dived from platform, negative signifies elevation below sea level ; the distance dived relative to sea level is (-20 + platform height)
(-20 + 2) = - 18
8 feets means a final elevation of 8 above sea level (positive value).
