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Starting at sea level, a submarine descends at a constant rate to a depth of −4/5 mile relative to sea level in 3 minutes. What was the submarine's depth relative to sea level after the first minute? Enter your answer in the comments.

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the answer is 3/200 of a mile
User Mircealungu
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-4/5 in 3 minutes

(-4/5)/3 = -4/15

After the first minute, the relative depth is -4/15

hope this helps
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