Solve the problem.
-During a drought, the water level in a river dropped 3 inches each day for 6 straight days. What was the change in the water level of the river during this this period?
A) -9 inches
B) -18 inches
C) 9 inches
D) 18 inches

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The water level dropped 3 inches each day for 6 days, so the total change is 3 inches/day * 6 days = 18 inches. Since the level dropped, the change is negative, making the correct answer -18 inches.

Solve the Problem. -During a Drought, the Water Level in a River Dropped