Question

Match each Situation to one of the equations

A:
A whale was diving at 2 meters per second. How long will it take for the whale to get from the surface of the ocean to an elevation of -12 meters.
B: A swimmer dove below the surface of the ocean. After 2 minutes, she was 12 meters below the surface. At what rate was she diving?
I'm not asking for the answer I'm asking for the equation.

Answer 1

A: y = -2x

B: rate(meters/time)= 12 meters(distance) ÷ 2 minutes(time)

Explanation: