Question

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A fish is swimming at a constant rate toward the ocean floor. The equation y=-7x-3 can be used to represent this situation, where y is the depth of the fish in meters below sea level and x is the number of seconds the fish has been swimming.

Which statement best describes the depth of the fish, given this equation?

A
From a starting position of 7 meters below sea level, the fish is descending 3 meters per second.

B
From a starting position of 7 meters below sea level, the fish is ascending 3 meters per second.

C
From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is descending 7 meters per second.

D
From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is ascending 7 meters per second.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation is in the format y=mx+b

Since b = -3, then the starting position must be at three meters below sea level.

Since the slope or m equals -7, then the fish must be descending since m is a negative number so the fish is descending by 7 meters per second.