Question

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

C.

explanation: if the fish is swimming towards the ocean floor it's descending 7 meter per second because -7x is the constant and 3 is the y-intercept or where the fish started