Solve the system using the linear combination method: x + 5y= -3 2x + 7y=3
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Answer:
20 gallons of water is leaked after an hour.
Step-by-step explanation:
Water is leaking at a constant rate of 1/3 gallon per minute.
a) We have to write a linear equation in two variables that show the amount of water, w, in gallons, that is leaked from the faucet after t minutes.
So, the equation is ......... (1) (Answer)
b) Now, if t = 1 hour i.e. 60 minutes, then from equation (1) we can write
gallons.
Therefore, 20 gallons of water is leaked after an hour. (Answer)