Well for two positive numbers subtracted to equal a negative number, the first number must have a value that is less than the second number. (Ex. 3-4= -1) In this case, you can conclude that x is less than y! (x<y)
x+y=10
x+2y=14
x is common in both so u have to subtract the second one from 1st
x-x + y-2y = 10-14
-y = -4
y=4
which means bottle of water (y) = 4
and then substitute 4 in equation (x+y=10 or x+2y=10)
x + 4 = 10
x=6
1 foot = 12 inches
52 * 12 = 624 inches per hour
1 hour = 60 minutes
624/60 = 10.4 inches per minute
