Word problems: a diver rises
Write an equation for the situation, then solve it.
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A diver is at −9 m and rises 3 m each minute. After how many minutes is she at −3 m?
Answer: 2
A diver is at −6 m and rises 4 m each minute. After how many minutes is she at 38 m?
Answer: 11
A diver is at −11 m and rises 5 m each minute. After how many minutes is she at −1 m?
Answer: 2
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