SOLUTION: The function, q(d)=1+ d/33 gives the pressure, in atmospheres )atm), at a depth d in the sea )d is in feet). Note that q(0)=1 atm, p(33)=2 and so on. Find the pressure at 50 feet.

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: The function, q(d)=1+ d/33 gives the pressure, in atmospheres )atm), at a depth d in the sea )d is in feet). Note that q(0)=1 atm, p(33)=2 and so on. Find the pressure at 50 feet.       Log On


   

Question 179258: The function, q(d)=1+ d/33 gives the pressure, in atmospheres )atm), at a depth d in the sea )d is in feet). Note that q(0)=1 atm, p(33)=2 and so on. Find the pressure at 50 feet.
The pressure at 50 feet is _____atm
(type an integer or a simplified fraction)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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q%28d%29=1%2B+d%2F33
q%2850%29=1%2B+50%2F33
q%2850%29=33%2F33%2B+50%2F33=%2833%2B50%29%2F33=83%2F33
The pressure at 50 feet is 83/33 atm.