Question

ALG 1 QUESTION: In a kitchen there are three containers that can hold different quantities of water, as shown in the figure below.


How many liters of water can the three containers hold in all?
(look at picture)


Answer choices:
x − 15

3x − 15

x3 + 50

3x3 − 15

Answer 1

x+(x-5)+(x+10)=x+x-5+x-10= x+x+x -5-10

Answer 2

So which one would I pick to use?

Answer 3

@completeidiot

Answer 4

I think it's x − 15.... am i right?

Answer 5

x+x+x=3x

Answer 6

So it's 3x − 15?
@waterineyes

Answer 7

Yep..

Answer 8

According to @completeidiot

Ha ha ha...