SOLUTION: A swimming pool with a water level of 60 inches is being emptied by a pump. For every 100 gallons that are pumped out, the water level decreases one inch. I need to write an algebr

Question 947376: A swimming pool with a water level of 60 inches is being emptied by a pump. For every 100 gallons that are pumped out, the water level decreases one inch. I need to write an algebraic formula for the depth of water in the pool, in inches.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
will become a slope in the equation.

Independant variable x, may be depth in the pool in inches.
x=0, y=0 if y is volume in gallons.
x=60, y=60*100=6000 gallons.
If x remains a variable, then y=100x.
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