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9.) In the morning, a fish was swimming at 43 feet below sea level. In the afternoon, it was swimming at 13 feet below sea. Calculate the change in elevation.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

Problem 8.159TI: A telephone pole casts a shadow that s 50 feet long. Nearby, an 8 foot tall traffic sign casts a...

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9.) In the morning, a fish was swimming at 43 feet
below sea level. In the afternoon, it was
swimming at 13 feet below sea. Calculate the
change in elevation.

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