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21 June, 12:51

A stone fell from the top of a cliff into the ocean.

In the air, it had an average speed of 16. In the water, it had an average speed of 3 before hitting the seabed. The total distance from the top of the cliff to the seabed is 127 meters, and the stone's entire fall took 12 seconds.

How long did the stone fall in the air and how long did it fall in the water?

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  1. 21 June, 13:18
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    5 seconds.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Make an equation.

    Time in air = x

    Time in water = 12 - x

    16x + 36 - 3x = 127

    13x = 91

    x = 7

    12 - 7 = 5
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