SOLUTION: given that the light intensity I(lumens) at a depth x feet in lake superior is expressed by log I/12 = -0.0125x, find the light intensity in lumens at a depth of 10 ft?

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Question 922080: given that the light intensity I(lumens) at a depth x feet in lake superior is expressed by log I/12 = -0.0125x, find the light intensity in lumens at a depth of 10 ft?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+log%28I%29+%2F+12+=+-.0125x+
+x+=+10+
+log%28I%29+%2F+12+=+-.0125%2A10+
+log%28I%29+%2F+12+=+-.125+
+log%28I%29+=+-1.5+
+I+=+10%5E%28-1.5%29+
+I+=+.0316+
The light intensity is .0316 lumens at
a depth of 10 ft