A dolphin starts at an elevation of -16 3/4 feet. He kicks 5 times and increases his elevation by the same amount for each kick. He is now at an elevation of -5 1/4 feet. Which equation can be used to find x, the number of feet the dolphin traveled with each kick?
A. 5x+5 1/4= -16 3/4
B. -5x - 5 1/4 = -16 3/4
C. 5x - 16 3/4 = -5 1/4
D. 5x - 5 1/4 = -16 3/4
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C. 5x - 16 3/4 = -5 1/4
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B. -5x - 5 1/4 = -16 3/4
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The correct equation is D. 5x - 5 1/4 = -16 3/4.
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