Question

At the end of the summer, a backyard pool must be drained for the season. It began with 3, 875 gallons and is draining at a rate of 95.25 gallons per hour. At the end of the day, there are 2398 5/8 gallons left. An equation that represents this situation is 3875 - 95.25 = 2398 5/8 The variable, b, represents [Drop Down 1]. The coefficient of the variable term, -95.25 represents [Drop Down 2]. The constant term, 3875 represents [Drop Down 3]. An equivalent equation is [Drop Down 4].

Answer 1

b. the amount of water left in the pool
c. the rate at which the pool is draining
d. the original amount of water in the pool
e. b - c = d