The residual value is -1.14.
Plug 5 into x
y=-0.7(5)+2.36
=-1.14
Following PEMDAS
Step 1: 16+6(.5)-8
Step 2:16+3-8
Step3: 19-8
Step 4:=8
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Step 1: 10-(3+4)
Step 2: 10-(7)
Step3: =3
Answer: Ally would need 6 more quarts of water.
Explanation: Since 4 quarts equal 1 gallon, 4*4 = 16 + 2 = 18, Julia would have 18 quarts. Subtract 12 from 18 to get 6 quarts.