Arock formation is found at the site 20 m below sea level and a second similar rock formation is found at the site 12 meters lower. find out the location of the 2nd rock formation relative to the sea level?

x - 32

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Sea level = x

A rock formation is found at the site 20 m below sea level = (x - 20)m

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Why -20?

Because the given said 20 m BELOW sea level

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a second similar rock formation is found at the site 12 meters lower = (x - 20 - 12)m or (x - 32)m

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The location of the 2nd rock formation relative to the sea level is (x - 32)m

32 meters below sea level

Step-by-step explanation:

-20 m + (-12) m = -32 m