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A water tank initially contained 70 liters of water. It is then drained at a constant rate of 2.5 liters per minute.

How many minutes have passed, m, when the tank contains 46 liters? Round to the nearest tenth.

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Answer:

9.6 minutes

Explanation:

46=-2.5x+70

2.5x=24

9.6 = x