SOLUTION: We let T = the total change in the level of the lake. Then the problem translate to a sum. T= -5/8 + (-1/6)

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Question 745565: We let T = the total change in the level of the lake. Then the problem translate to a sum. T= -5/8 + (-1/6)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
T= -5/8 + (-1/6)
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T = [6*-5 + 8*-1]/(8*6)
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T = -38/48
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T = -19/24
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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