At time t=0, water begins to drip out of a pipe into an empty bucket. After 56 minutes, 8 inches of water is in the bucket. what

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linear function in the form y=mx+b represents the amount of water in inches, w, in the bucket after t minutes.

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Sergio [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-16T01:58:21+03:00

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Answer:

W = (1/7) t

Step-by-step explanation:

At t = 0, W = 0

At t = 56 minutes , W = 8 inches

W = k*t The y intercept = 0 because t = 0 W = 0

8 inches = k * 56 minutes

k = 8 / 56

k = 1/7 inches / minute

W = (1/7) t