SOLUTION: a diver descended to a depth of -65 feet in 5 minutes. I she descended at the same rate each minute, what was the rate. +13 feet or -13feet?

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Question 804286: a diver descended to a depth of -65 feet in 5 minutes. I she descended at the same rate each minute, what was the rate. +13 feet or -13feet?
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