To find out how long it will take for the fish to reach a depth of -37.8 meters, we need to find the number of times the fish will descend 1.5 meters until it reaches -37.8 meters.
First, we calculate the difference in depth between -37.8 meters and -10.8 meters:
-37.8 - (-10.8) = -37.8 + 10.8 = -27
Next, we divide the difference in depth by the descent rate of 1.5 meters per 2 minutes:
-27 / 1.5 = -18
The fish will descend 1.5 meters every 2 minutes, so it will take it 2 minutes to descend 1.5 meters. Therefore, it will take the fish 2 minutes * 18 = 36 minutes to reach a depth of -37.8 meters.
In conclusion, it will take the fish 36 minutes to reach a depth of -37.8 meters, descending 1.5 meters every 2 minutes.
Solve the following word problem. A fish is swimming at −10.8 meters, or 10.8 meters below sea level. Every 2 minutes it descends another 1.5 meters. How long will it take for the fish to reach a depth of −37.8 meters? Show your work and write a sentence to explain what your answer means.(4 points)
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Solve the following word problem. A fish is swimming at −10.8 meters, or 10.8 meters below sea level. Every 2 minutes it descends another 1.5 meters. How long will it take for the fish to reach a depth of −37.8 meters? Show your work and write a sentence to explain what your answer means.(4 points)