Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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Author: Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher: PEARSON
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### Modeling Draining of a Barrel of Paint

A barrel contains 177 gallons of paint and is being drained at a constant rate of 14 gallons per minute.

**Question**: Write an equation that models the number of gallons, \( g \), after \( t \) minutes.

**Solution**:

To model the situation, we need to consider the initial amount of paint and the rate at which it is being drained.

1. **Initial amount of paint**: 177 gallons.
2. **Rate of drainage**: 14 gallons per minute.

Let's denote:
- \( g \) as the number of gallons of paint remaining in the barrel.
- \( t \) as the time in minutes.

The equation will take the form of:

\[ g = \text{initial amount} - (\text{drainage rate} \times \text{time}) \]

Plugging in the given values:

\[ g = 177 - 14t \]

Therefore, the equation that models the given situation is:

\[ g = 177 - 14t \]
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Transcribed Image Text:### Modeling Draining of a Barrel of Paint A barrel contains 177 gallons of paint and is being drained at a constant rate of 14 gallons per minute. **Question**: Write an equation that models the number of gallons, \( g \), after \( t \) minutes. **Solution**: To model the situation, we need to consider the initial amount of paint and the rate at which it is being drained. 1. **Initial amount of paint**: 177 gallons. 2. **Rate of drainage**: 14 gallons per minute. Let's denote: - \( g \) as the number of gallons of paint remaining in the barrel. - \( t \) as the time in minutes. The equation will take the form of: \[ g = \text{initial amount} - (\text{drainage rate} \times \text{time}) \] Plugging in the given values: \[ g = 177 - 14t \] Therefore, the equation that models the given situation is: \[ g = 177 - 14t \]
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