SOLUTION: At a depth of x metres, the temperature of the water of an ocean is T[degrees celcius] At depths below 900 metres, T is inversely proportional to X. T is given by: 4500

Question 1099388: At a depth of x metres, the temperature of the water of an ocean is T[degrees celcius] At depths below 900 metres, T is inversely proportional to X.
T is given by: 4500
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x
Work out the difference in the temperature of the water at a depth of 1200 metres and the temperature of the water at a depth of 3750 metres
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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At depths below 900 metres, T is inversely proportional to X.
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T is given by: 4500
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x
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Work out the difference in the temperature of the water at a depth of 1200 metres and the temperature of the water at a depth of 3750 metres.
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Difference of T between the two X values.
Clear enough.
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