Math Problem Statement

Solve for T for practical range last

Ocean temperatures drop fairly quickly as you descend into the ocean depths. The following table gives average winter temperatures for the Gulf of Mexico with respect to depth. Given the table, identify the input and output and define a variable to represent each. Then, determine the practical domain and range.

Solution

To solve for the practical range of temperatures (T) from the given table, let's first summarize the relevant information from the image.

Table Extracted:

  • Depth below sea level (meters): 0, 40, 100, 300, 550, 1000, 2200, 3000
  • Temperature (°C): 26.693, 26.516, 25.706, 14.574, 7.848, 4.675, 4.073, 4.12

Solution Steps:

  1. Input/Output Variables:

    • Input: Depth below sea level (meters), let's denote this as DD.
    • Output: Temperature in degrees Celsius (°C), let's denote this as TT.
  2. Practical Domain:

    • The practical domain (given in your writing) for depth is between 0 meters and 3000 meters. Hence, the domain is D[0,3000]D \in [0, 3000].
  3. Practical Range:

    • To find the practical range of temperatures, we observe the range of temperature values from the table. These values are:
      • Maximum temperature: 26.693°C (at 0 meters)
      • Minimum temperature: 4.073°C (at 2200 meters)

    Therefore, the practical range for TT is: T[4.073,26.693] (in degrees Celsius)T \in [4.073, 26.693] \text{ (in degrees Celsius)}

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the temperature change as depth increases?
  2. What mathematical model could represent the relationship between depth and temperature?
  3. Could you interpolate or extrapolate temperatures for depths not listed in the table?
  4. How would changes in temperature affect marine life at various depths?
  5. How would you find the rate of temperature change with respect to depth?

Tip: When dealing with practical domains and ranges, always check for the limits of your variables based on real-world constraints.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Domain and Range
Temperature-Depth Relationship

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12