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A river is rising at a rate of 3 inches per hour. If the river rises more than 2 feet, it will exceed flood stage. How long can the river rise at this rate without exceeding flood stage?

Please explain. Thank you!~

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PLEASE HELP!!! WILL FAN/REWARD MEDAL/ WRITE TESTIMONY, ETC. ETC.!!

A river is rising at a rate of 3 inches per hour. If the river rises more than 2 feet, it will exceed flood stage. How long can the river rise at this rate without exceeding flood stage?


Please explain. Thank you!~

the_fizicx99 · Answer

3in/Hr > or equal to 24in/xHRs

24 inches in 2 feet

anonymous · Answer

2 foot =24 inches
each hour river rises 3 inches
time taken to reach 24 inches=24/3=8hours
Did you get it??

anonymous · Answer

3in/Hr > or equal to 24in/xHRs

24 inches in 2 feet

the_fizicx99 · Answer

That'ss your inequality. So overall l'd say 8 hours

the_fizicx99 · Answer

Thank you @Jacob293 for copying my answer.

anonymous · Answer

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the_fizicx99 · Answer

No. @Jacob293

anonymous · Answer

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lilai3 · Answer

lol you guys are funny.

lilai3 · Answer

ALL of you were great help! salmon explained it well.

the_fizicx99 · Answer

@lilai3 replace x with 3.. so 24/3 = 8

So, 3in/Hr > or equal to 24in/3  = 8 hours

lilai3 · Answer

yes, i know. i read salmon's explanation. thank you!

anonymous · Answer

No problem anytime :) xD @lilai3

the_fizicx99 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

SAME^