Question

Define variables for the quantities that are changing in this problem situation.
1 cup sugar
1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
1 cup lemon juice
4 cups cold water (to dilute)

Answer 1

In this problem situation, we can define variables for the quantities that are changing as follows:

- Let \( S \) represent the amount of sugar in cups, so \( S = 1 \) cup.
- Let \( W \) represent the amount of water for the simple syrup in cups, so \( W = 1 \) cup.
- Let \( L \) represent the amount of lemon juice in cups, so \( L = 1 \) cup.
- Let \( C \) represent the amount of cold water used to dilute in cups, so \( C = 4 \) cups.

These variables can be used to express and manipulate the quantities involved in the problem as needed.