Question

Due to erosion, a beach is

disappearing at a rate of -5 feet
per year. How long will it take for
the beach to lose 85 feet

Answer 1

17 years

Explanation:

-5 feet = 1 year

To do this you would do:

85 ÷ 5 = 17 years

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

17 years

Explanation:

do 85 divided by 5