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Mashaal Masha
Mar 24, 2024
The boiling point of water at sea level is 212 degrees Fahrenheit (${}^{\circ}$F). For every 550 feet above sea level, the boiling point of water is lowered by about 1${}^{\circ}$F. Which of the following equations can be used to find the boiling point $B$ of water, in ${}^{\circ}$F, $x$ feet above sea level?
Difficulty: Medium
A:
$B=550+\frac{x}{212}$
B:
$B=550-\frac{x}{212}$
C:
$B=212+\frac{x}{550}$
D:
$B=212-\frac{x}{550}$
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