Question

lesson 4.4: one step equations word problems
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b. snow is falling at a rate of 2.5 inches per hour. at this rate, how long will it take 8 inches of snow to fall?
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how are you defining this variable?
x = number of inches of snowfall
x = time it takes for 8 inches of snow to fall
x = rate of snow fall per hour
x = how much snow falls in 8 hours

Explanation:

The question asks to define the variable for finding how long it takes 8 inches of snow to fall, given the rate of 2.5 inches per hour. The unknown value we need to solve for is the time required, so the variable should represent this time.

Answer:

B. x = Time it takes for 8 inches of snow to fall