Answer:
x=20
Step-by-step explanation:
3x - 10 + 5x + 30 = 180
8x + 20 = 180
8x = 160
x = 160/8
x = 20
check:
3(20) - 10 + 5(20) + 30 = 180
60 - 10 + 100 + 30 = 180
50 + 100 + 30 = 180
150 + 30 = 180
180 = 180 ✓
It will take Lauren 1.25 seconds to hit the water.
With the given information, we can write the following quadratic equation.

Now, just use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.
You will get 1.25 and -0.75 as the zeros of the equation (where Laruen hits the water).
Only 1.25 makes sense in the context of this problem.