Andrea's fish tank holds 30 gallons of water. Andrea estimates that every inch of a fish's length requires a gallon of water. She wants to purchase some corydoras that are 2 inches long, angelfish that are 5 inches long, and fancy guppies that are 3 inches long. Write an equation for the situation.

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anonymous · Answer

A) 2x + 5y + 3z = 30
B) x + y + z = 30
C) 2x + 5y + 3z = 300
D) x + y + z = 100

tyteen4a03 · Answer

A would be the answer, assuming that you don't mean "extra water".

(But what kind of fish would need a gallon of water anyway?)

anonymous · Answer

lol i don't know it was a homework question

anonymous · Answer

thanks