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A tank filled 12 gallons in 2mins, after 5 it contained 30 gallons. What is the constant rate of change?

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Hello.

The constant rate of change is 6 gallons. To figure this out, divide the amount of gallons it was filled to, and the minutes. 12 ÷ 2 = 6. It's constant rate would be: 6gal / 1min, 12gal / 2min, 18gal / 3min, 24gal / 4min, 30gal / 5min, etc.

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