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 = 14 + 13 If a scientific team uses special equipment to measures under water and finds it to be 414 pounds per the pressure square foot, at what depth is the team making their measurements? Answer: The team is measuring at feet below the surface.

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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 = 14 +
13
If a scientific team uses special equipment to measures
under water and finds it to be 414 pounds per
the
pressure
square foot, at what depth is the team making their
measurements?
Answer: The team is measuring at
feet below the
surface.
Transcribed Image Text: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 = 14 + 13 If a scientific team uses special equipment to measures under water and finds it to be 414 pounds per the pressure square foot, at what depth is the team making their measurements? Answer: The team is measuring at feet below the surface.
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