3. Suppose that the water level of a river is 50 feet and that it is receding at a rate of 0.75 foot per day. Write an equation for the water level, L, afterd days. In how many days will the water level be 30 feet?

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3. Suppose that the water level of a river is 50 feet and that it is receding at a rate of 0.75 foot
per day. Write an equation for the water level, L, afterd days. In how many days will the water
level be 30 feet?
Transcribed Image Text:3. Suppose that the water level of a river is 50 feet and that it is receding at a rate of 0.75 foot per day. Write an equation for the water level, L, afterd days. In how many days will the water level be 30 feet?
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