Yes because removing the common factor is important. There are a few steps, then you can factor by regrouping. Hope this helps.
One half is 0.50, so compare 0.84 to 0.50. Which is true?
0.84 is greater than 0.50
0.84 equals 0.50
0.84 is less than 0.50.
C = $7s
independent variable ie the changing variable is s
dependent variable ie the non changing variable is c
20/35 gallons per hour
(20/35) * 47 = around 27 gallons in 47 hours