Question

Movie Theatre A has a
popcorn machine with a 100-
gallon capacity, and sells 3
gallons of popcorn per hour.
Movie Theatre B has a
popcorn machine with a 150-
gallon capacity, and sells 5
gallons of popcorn per hour.
Write an equation to show
when the two popcorn
machines will have the same
amount of popcorn left. Use
as your variable. (1 point)
x
3x − 100 = 5x − 150
100 + 3x = 150 + 5x
100 − 3x = 150 − 5x
150 + 3x = 100 + 5x

Answer 1

To determine when the two popcorn machines will have the same amount of popcorn left, we can represent the amount of popcorn left in each machine as a function of time (in hours).

Let \( x \) be the number of hours after the machines start selling popcorn.

### For Movie Theatre A:
- Capacity: 100 gallons
- Selling rate: 3 gallons per hour
- Amount left after \( x \) hours: \( 100 - 3x \)

### For Movie Theatre B:
- Capacity: 150 gallons
- Selling rate: 5 gallons per hour
- Amount left after \( x \) hours: \( 150 - 5x \)

To find when both theatres have the same amount of popcorn left, we can set their expressions equal to each other:

\[
100 - 3x = 150 - 5x
\]

This is the correct equation that shows when both popcorn machines will have the same amount of popcorn left.

Now, let’s analyze the options you provided:
1. \( 3x - 100 = 5x - 150 \)
2. \( 100 + 3x = 150 + 5x \)
3. \( 100 - 3x = 150 - 5x \) (This is the correct one)
4. \( 150 + 3x = 100 + 5x \)

Thus, the correct choice is:
**\( 100 - 3x = 150 - 5x \)**