Question

A teacher has a 2-gallon (32-cup) container of juice. She gives each student 1/2 cup of juice. Which equation represents the amount of juice that remains, y, after x students are served?

Answer 1

C. y = -1/2x + 32

Explanation:

Edge 2023

Answer 2

The amount of juice that remains, y, is the difference from the initial amount of juice and the amount distributed to the students. If each x students get 0.5 cup each, then 0.5x cups of juice have been distributed. The equation for the remaining amount is,
y = 32 - 0.5x