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24 November, 14:05

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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  1. 24 November, 14:25
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    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
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