Word problems: mixed equation situations
Write an equation for the situation, then solve it.
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A phone is charged to 54%. It loses 5% each hour. After how many hours is it at 24%?
Answer: 6
A diver is at −9 m and rises 3 m each minute. After how many minutes is she at 15 m?
Answer: 8
A plant is 8 cm tall and grows 2 cm each week. After how many weeks is it 32 cm tall?
Answer: 12
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