The slope is 4/5 if your points are between (9,5) and (4,1)
Make the bottom number the same to find the increase
find the increase
from 1/2 to 7/10
1/2 times 5/5=5/10
from 5/10 to 7/10 is 2/10 or 1/5 increase
3 gallons was added
so 3 gallons=1/5 of the container
times 5/1 both sides
15 gallons=5/5 of the container
the container can hold 15 gallons of water
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In math
"of" means ×
"is" means =
What IS 12/7 OF 6
what = 12/7 × 6
12/7 × 6=
12/7 × 6/1 =
72/7 = 10 2/7