The equation of the relationship between Mr. Mole's elevation relative to the ground is [tex]y = -3x -5[/tex]
From the question, we have the following parameters
- Initial position = 5 meters below the ground (i.e -5m)
- Rate = -3 meters per minute
A linear equation is represented as:
[tex]y = mx + b[/tex]
Where:
- m represents the rate
- b represents the initial value
So, the function is:
[tex]y = -3x -5[/tex]
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