Question

could I please have some help with this question.
a barrel contains 143 gallons of paint and is being drained at a constant rate of 5 gallons per hour.
write an equation that models the number of gallons,g, after t hours.
the equation that models the given situation is___?

Answer 1

g(t)=143-5t

Answer 2

is that the answer?

Answer 3

g(t) represents the numbers of gallons that you have per t hours, you start with 143 in t=0, then, for each hour you lose 5 gallons, so, yes, that should be the answer.

Answer 4

okay thank you for your help