Question

Hi! Would you guys mind anderring this? A submarine is at a depth of 100 feet below sea level. Then it starts to dive at a rate of 50 feet per minute. What is the slope?​

Answer 1

slope (m) = -50 or -50x

Step-by-step Explanation

I'm assuming that the x-axis is divided by 1 minute segments.

The slope is defined as "the change in y-coordinate" divided by "the change in x-coordinate"

Since the y value is decreasing (negative) 50 feet per minute, then it is safe to say that the slope is -50 (feet)/ 1 minute

Therefore... the slope is -50 or -50x depending on the answer the assignment is looking for

Answer 2

Independent variable: Time in minutes

Dependent variable: The elevation in feet

Slope: -50

Y-Intercept: -100

Explanation:

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