At the surface of the ocean, the water pressure is the same as the air pressure above the water, 15 lb/in2. Below the surface, the water pressure increases by 4.34 lb/in2 for every 10 ft of descent. (a) Express the water pressure in lb/in2 as a function of the depth d in feet below the ocean surface. P =

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At the surface of the ocean, the water pressure is the same as the air pressure above the water, 15 lb/in2. Below the surface, the water pressure increases by 4.34 lb/in2 for every 10 ft of descent.

(a) Express the water pressure in lb/in2 as a function of the depth d in feet below the ocean surface.
P = 
 
 
 


(b) At what depth is the pressure 190 lb/in2? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
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