A scuba diver is 3.8 meters below the surface of the water. He is descending at a rate of 0.5 meters per minute.

Part 1:

Write an algebraic expression to describe the depth of the scuba diver after any number of minutes.

Part 2:

Describe what the variable represents in this situation.

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Jaylin Hall

2 February, 00:03

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Eliana Mcgee · Answer 1

-3.8 - 0.5m < = = ur expression

the variable (m) represents number of minutes

A scuba diver is 3.8 meters below the surface of the water. He is descending at a rate of 0.5 meters per minute.Part 1:Write an algebraic expression to describe the depth of the scuba diver after any number of minutes.Part 2:Describe what the variable represents in this situation.