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.

Question

Sperm Whale- 112
Platypus-10

My answer: 7x+10 x=112

Is my answer correct?

Answer 1

7(x+10) = 112

Answer 2

I parsed the words as

7 times as long as (x minutes more than a platypus)

Answer 3

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?

Answer 4

How is it 7(x+10) = 112 @Steve

Sorry,I don't get it :(

Answer 5

I need a equation not an answer☺

Answer 6

7x

Answer 7

idk the equation