the height of a lake decreased by 20 inches over several weeks. each week the lake decreased by 4 inches. the following equation represents this situation

Question

-20 divide by -4 = 5

which of the following best describes the meaning of 5

Answer 1

In the context of the situation described, the equation \(-20 \div -4 = 5\) represents the number of weeks it took for the lake to decrease in height by a total of 20 inches, with the lake decreasing by 4 inches each week.

Thus, the value of 5 best describes the number of weeks it took for the lake's height to decrease by 20 inches.