SOLUTION: A barrel contains 173 gallons of paint and is being drained at a constant rate of 6 gallons per hour. write an equation that models the number of gallons, G, after T hours

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Question 644752: A barrel contains 173 gallons of paint and is being drained at a constant rate of 6 gallons per hour. write an equation that models the number of gallons, G, after T hours
Answer by colliefan(242) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I take it G is the number of gallons left. If so:
G=173-6T