Question

A large container for water weighs 21 pounds. If a gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds, what is an equation that relates the weight of the

water and the container, W. in pounds and the amount of water, A, in gallons? (1 point)
W

Answer 1

• W = 8.34A + 21

Explanation:

Given

• Total weight = W
• Amount of water = A gallons
• Weight of container = 21 pounds
• Gallon of water = 8.34 pounds

Equation we need is

• W = 8.34A + 21