You are going on a camping trip and can carry only 2 gallons, or 8 quarts, of water. After 2 days of hiking, you have used 3 quarts of water. There is an accident, and you find yourself on a ledge where you must wait for someone to find you. You decide to drink 2 cups of water a day. Remember, 1 quart = 4 cups. Which equation represents the situation?
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