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3. Higher Order Thinking You use a garden hose to fill a

wading pool. If the water level rises 11 centimeters every

5 minutes and you record the data point of (10, y), what is

the value of y? Use slope to justify your answer.

User Shalu T D
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Answer: y = 22

Explanation:

i dont know why but thats the answer.

User Weiweishuo
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Answer:

y = 22

Explanation:

Given

Slope m = (+ 11 / 5) cm/min

If P(10, y)

we can use the relation

11 / 5 = y / 10 ⇒ y = 10*11/5

⇒ y = 22

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