Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the no. of batches of muffins
Each batch requires cup of flour = 3
So, No. of cups required for x batches = 3x
Martin has an 18-cup container of flour that he uses for muffins only.
So, remaining flour = 18 - 3x
Let y denotes the cups of remaining flour
So, 
So, an equation to show how much flower is left in the container after x batches of muffins is 