A scuba diver is at an elevation of - 38feet. The diver starts moving at a rate of - 12 feet per minute. Identify an inequality that represents the number of minutes x it will take the diver to reach an elevation deeper than - 200 feet.

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Alfredo Camacho

12 November, 00:24

A scuba diver is at an elevation of - 38feet. The diver starts moving at a rate of - 12 feet per minute. Identify an inequality that represents the number of minutes x it will take the diver to reach an elevation deeper than - 200 feet.

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Sanai Kline · Answer 1

x = 13 1/2 or 13.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Flip Equation

-38 - 12x = - 200

-12x - 38 = - 200

Add 38 to both sides

-12x - 38 + 38 = - 200 + 38

-12x = - 162

Divide

-12x/-12 = - 162/-12

x = 27/2

Simplify

27/2 = 13 1/2

x = 13 1/2