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

Question

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?

Answer 1

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 is decreasing at a rate of 7 meters per second.