A geologist digs 5 feet down into the ground before taking a break. This process is repeated 3 times to create a hole that has a total depth of 15 feet. Which equation represents the hole's depth in relation to ground level?

A. -5 • 3 = -15
B. -3 • -5 = -15
C. -3 • 5 = 15
D. 5 • 3 = 15

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