Asked by jamar

A sperm whale can stay under water 7 times as long as x minutes more than a platypus can. Write and equation that states the relationship of the minutes these two mammals can stay under water.

Sperm Whale- 112
Platypus-10

My answer: 7x+10 x=112

Is my answer correct?
Answered by Steve
7(x+10) = 112
Answered by Steve
I parsed the words as

7 times as long as (x minutes more than a platypus)
Answered by Bob
Sorry for the last comment,just trolling (Didn't think they will allow me to post :o). But 112 is the min. he can stay under water, so 10*7x=112?
Answered by Bob
How is it 7(x+10) = 112 @Steve

Sorry,I don't get it :(
Answered by Lilo&stich
I need a equation not an answer☺
Answered by Anonymous
7x
Answered by Anonymous
idk the equation
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