9. Cave Explorer

A cave explorer moves downward \(15 \ m / min\) for \(6\) minutes, climbs \(8 \ m / min\) for \(4\) minutes, and then moves downward again \(6 \ m / min\) for \(5\) minutes.

 

(a) Represent each movement using integers. $i,i,i$

 

[Note: Enter the integers in order given in question.]

 

(b) Calculate the total upward movement. $im$

 

(c) Calculate the total downward movement. $im$

 

(d) Find the net movement. $im$

 

(e) State the final position relative to the starting point.

 

$im$ above the starting pointbelow the starting point

 

[Note: Include positive or negative symbols wherever needed]