Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
M = -3
n = 8
plug in your variables.
-3 - (2 x -8)
two negatives make a positive, so it would be positive 16
-3 + 16
= 13
Answer:
After 2.5 minutes the pool will have 27 gallons of water.
Step-by-step explanation:
The pool has already 12 gallons of water and Eric wants to fill it to at least 27 gallons.
The water is flowing at a rate of 6 gallons per minute.
Let, after t minutes the pool will have at least 27 gallons of water.
Therefore, we can write the equation as
27 = 12 + 6t
⇒ 6t = 15
⇒ t = 2.5 minutes.
Therefore, after 2.5 minutes the pool will have 27 gallons of water. (Answer)
