To find the average rate at which the bathtub filled with water, we need to determine the change in the amount of water over a given time period.
From the table, we can see that the amount of water increased by 3 gallons every 2 minutes.
Therefore, the average rate at which the bathtub filled with water is 3 gallons per 2 minutes, or 1.5 gallons per minute.
The table shows how the amount of water in a bathtub changed while the faucet was on.
Water in Bathtub
Time
(minutes)
Amount of Water
(gallons)
0 0
2 3
4 6
6 9
8 12
At what average rate did the bathtub fill with water?
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