Solve the application. Write an expression to describe the situation and simplify the expression for the final answer.Nikki is fishing from a bank 18 feet above water level. In this location, the fish tend to feed at 40 feet below the surface. How long must Nikki's fishing line be to reach the fish?
A. 18 - (-40) = 58; Nikki's fishing line must be 58 feet long.
B. 18 - (-40) = -18; Nikki's fishing line must be -18 feet long.
C. 18 - (40) = -22; Nikki's fishing line must be -22 feet long.
D. 18 - (40) = 22; Nikki's fishing line must be 22 feet long.
Answer: A
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