A)-1/2 is the slope. what ever is next to x is the slope
So hmmm let's say, the pitcher has "x" cups when full
so, it was (3/4)x then 4 cups came out, went down to (2/3)x
now, if we subtract (2/3)x from (3/4)x, their difference will be the 4cups that were served
thus

and surely, you'd already know what "x" is
Answer: 1. 29/8
2. 37.72
3. 24
Step-by-step explanation:
1. x + 1 3/8 = 2 1/4
x = 21/4 - 13/8
x = 42/8 - 13/8 [set the denominator equal]
x = 29/8
2. 13.27 = t - 24.45
Rewrite the function as t - 24.45 = 13.27
t = 13.27 + 24.45
t = 37.72
3. 9 = 3/8 × y
Rewrite as 3/8 x y = 9
y = 9/ (3/8)
y = 9 x (8/3)
y = 24