Question

MEDAL + FAN PLEASE HELP

Initially a pool contains 340 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. Write an equation to represent the total amount V of water in the pool in terms of x, the number of minutes the hose has been on.
a.
V = 5.2x + 340
c.
V = -5.2x + 340
b.
V = 5.2x
d.
V = 340x + 5.2

Answer 1

@ShadowLegendX

Answer 2

You have 340 gallons and you are adding what?

Answer 3

5.2 gallons a minute

Answer 4

How many minutes

Answer 5

We dont know that

Answer 6

Initially a pool contains 340 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. Write an equation to represent the total amount V of water in the pool in terms of x, the number of minutes the hose has been on.

Answer 7

x

Answer 8

Right

Answer 9

so if we are adding 5.2 gallons per x then we have 5.2x

Answer 10

Okay

Answer 11

per minute, sorry

Answer 12

and you started with 340 and are adding more so you have what

Answer 13

but would the 340 factor in?

Answer 14

V = 5.2x + 340

Answer 15

exactly

Answer 16

thanks

Answer 17

you're welcome