In certain deep parts of oceans, the pressure of sea water, P, in pounds per square foot, at a depth of d feet below the surface, is given by the following equation: 4d P= 12 + 11 If a scientific team uses special equipment to measures the pressure under water and finds it to be 60 pounds per square foot, at what depth is the team making their measurements? Answer: The team is are measuring at feet below the surface. Question Help: Video Submit Question

In certain deep parts of oceans, the pressure of sea water, P, in pounds per square foot, at a depth of d feet below the surface, is given by the following equation: 4d P= 12 + 11 If a scientific team uses special equipment to measures the pressure under water and finds it to be 60 pounds per square foot, at what depth is the team making their measurements? Answer: The team is are measuring at feet below the surface. Question Help: Video Submit Question

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.8: Solve Uniform Motion And Work Applications

Problem 8.166TI: Victoria jogs 12 miles to the park along a flat trail and then returns by jogging on an 18 mile...

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