Question

Write an equation that shows how the number of cups of strawberries remaining, y, depends on the number of jars of jam made, x.

Answer 1

Let:

y = Number of cups of strawberries remaining

x = Number of jars made

b = Initial amount of cups

a = Amount of cups used by jar

So, the function y is given by:

$\begin{gathered} y=b-ax \\ so\text{.} \\ y=22-3.25x \end{gathered}$

Answer:

y = 22 - 3.25x