Thirty-six gallons of water (-36) splashed out of the pool yesterday. Today ten gallons were lost (-10). What was the total effect on the amount of water in the pool?

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Walerian Sobczak · Answer 1 · 2023-10-16T11:50:29+0000

Let x = the amount of water in the pool

Splashed water = -36

Lost water = -10

Therefore:

Answer: There are 46 gallons less water in the pool.