A fish is swimming at a constant rate toward the ocean floor. The equation y = -7x - 3 can be used to represent the situation, where y is the depth of the fish in meters below sea level and x is the number of seconds the fish has been swimming. Which statement best describes the depth of the fish, given this equation? (1 point) Responses From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is descending 3 meters per second. From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is descending 3 meters per second. From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is ascending 3 meters per second. From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is ascending 3 meters per second. From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is descending 7 meters per second. From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is descending 7 meters per second. From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is ascending 7 meters per second.

The correct statement is: From a starting position of 3 meters below sea level, the fish is descending 7 meters per second.