Question
A pool can hold 2050 gallons of water, and it is being filled at a rate of 50 gallons per hour. The pool currently has 300 gallons in it.
a) Write a linear equation which represents number of gallons in the pool.
b) How long will it take to finish filling the pool?
a) Write a linear equation which represents number of gallons in the pool.
b) How long will it take to finish filling the pool?
Answers
Anonymous
g = 300 + 50 t
2050 = 300 + 50 t
50 t = 1750
t = 175/5 = 35 hours
2050 = 300 + 50 t
50 t = 1750
t = 175/5 = 35 hours