Initially a pool contains 350 gallons of water. A hose is placed in the pool and the water is turned on. The hose adds 5.2 gallons of water per minute. Model the total amount, V, of water in the pool for x, the number of minutes the hose has been on.
A)
V(x) = 5.2x
B)
V(x) = 350x - 5.2
C)
V(x) = 350x + 5.2
D)
V(x) = 5.2x + 350

Question

Initially a pool contains 350 gallons of water. A hose is placed in the pool and the water is turned on. The hose adds 5.2 gallons of water per minute. Model the total amount, V, of water in the pool for x, the number of minutes the hose has been on.
A)
V(x) = 5.2x	
B)
V(x) = 350x - 5.2	
C)
V(x) = 350x + 5.2	
D)
V(x) = 5.2x + 350

anonymous · Answer

5.2 a minute, so we have 5.2x

We already have 350 gallons, so we add these two together, what should our answer be?

friendzone · Answer

d