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Suppose that the water level of a river is 34 feet and that it is receding at a rate of 0.5 foot per day. Write an equation for the water level, L, after d days. In how many days will the water level be 26 feet?

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34-.5d=L
34-.5d=26
-.5d=-8
16=d
Check: 34-.5×16=26
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