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Enter an equation in standard form to model the linear situation.

A barrel of oil was filled at a constant rate of 6.2 gal/min. The barrel had 9 gallons before filling began.

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User Jeff Ober
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Answer: 9 + 6.2x = y

Step-by-step explanation: x - Gallons per minute

y - Total gallons

So, your answer would be:

9 + 6.2x = y

Could also be written as:

y = 9 + 6.2x

Hope this helps :)

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