Two research submarines start to rise vertically toward the ocean surface. The Tri-I sub is at 4,863 feet below sea level (or β4,863 feet) and is ascending 81.1 feet per minute. The Quad-II sub is at 3,645 feet below sea level (or β3,645 feet) and is ascending 76.9 feet per minute. If the ocean surface is at 0 feet, how many minutes (
m
) must elapse for the two submarines to reach the same depth?
6.
Step 1: Choose the general equation for this situation.
rate of ascent of Quad-II sub
β€
rate of ascent of Tri-I sub
rate of ascent of Tri-I sub = rate of ascent of Quad-II sub
depth of Quad-II sub
β€
depth of Tri-I sub
depth of Quad-II sub = depth of Tri-I sub
number of minutes elapsed for Tri-I sub = number of minutes elapsed for Quad-II sub
7.
Step 3: Select the correct equation for the given situation. Then, select the solution for that equation.
m
=
290
minutes
m
=
145
minutes
-
4
,
863
+
81.1
m
=
-
3
,
645
+
76.9
m
-
4
,
863
+
76.9
m
=
-
3
,
645
+
81.1
m
m
β€
53.8
minutes
-
4
,
863
-
81.1
m
β₯
-
3
,
645
+
76.9
m
m
=
53.8
minutes
4
,
863
-
76.9
m
=
3
,
645
-
81.1
m
8.
Step 2: What does the variable represent in this problem?
The variable
m
represents the depth in feet.
The variable
m
represents the distance between the two subs in feet.
The variable
m
represents the number of minutes elapsed.
The variable
m
represents the rate of ascent in feet per minute.
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