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    May 6, 2010, 09:39 PM
    rate of change ascenting in the water
    a scuba diver at a depth of 80 ft. begins her ascent to the ocean surface. Her rate of change is 2 ft/s. Which equation represents her depth in feet t seconds after she begins her ascent? 2t-80, 80-2t, -80-2t, or 80 +2t
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    May 7, 2010, 09:44 AM

    She is first at 80 ft below the water.

    She rises at a rate of 2 ft/s.

    That means, she depth she attains each second, is being decreased by 2.

    After 1 second, she's at 78 ft
    After 2 seconds, at 76 ft, etc.

    So, you are removing depth from the initial 80 ft.

    Look for an equation where you have 80 ft minus something, and you're done!

    Post the answer you obtained. :)

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