A scuba diver is at an elevation of −38feet. The diver starts moving at a rate of −12 feet per minute. Identify an inequality th

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at represents the number of minutes x it will take the diver to reach an elevation deeper than −200 feet.

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solniwko [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-08T11:28:22+03:00

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Answer:

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