SOLUTION: A barrel contains 159 gallons of water and is being drained at a constant rate of 15 gallons per day. Write an equation that models the number of gallons, g, after t days.

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Question 666410: A barrel contains 159 gallons of water and is being drained at a constant rate of 15 gallons per day.
Write an equation that models the number of gallons, g, after t days.
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g = 159 - 15t
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