Set 2: Linear Inequalities

Explanation

Answer: A

A tank holds 500 gallons of water and is draining at a rate of 20 gallons per minute. A second tank holds 300 gallons and is draining at 10 gallons per minute. When will the first tank have less water than the second tank?

After 20 minutes

✓ Correct

Before 20 minutes

After 10 minutes

Never

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Set up an inequality for "Tank 1 < Tank 2". 1. Tank 1 Volume: $500- 20 m$ 2. Tank 2 Volume: $300- 10 m$ 3. Inequality: $500- 20 m < 300 - 10 m$ 4. Add 20 m: $500< 300 + 10 m$ 5. Subtract 300: $200< 10 m$ 6. Divide by 10: $20< m$ , or $m > 20$ 7. Interpretation: The time must be greater than 20 minutes. Strategic Tip: Draining means subtraction (negative slope). Choice B is incorrect because it represents the time when Tank 1 has MORE water. Choice C is incorrect because at 10 mins: T 1=300, T 2=200, so T 1 > T 2. Choice D is incorrect because the lines intersect at m=20.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is After 20 minutes

Why others are wrong:

B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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