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Advanced MathEasyWater left after a quadratic drain

Advanced Math practice question

The amount of water, in litres, left in a bucket t minutes after a plug is pulled is modelled by w(t) = 12 − t². How many litres are left after 2 minutes?

Answer: 8

12 − 2² = 12 − 4 = 8.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 is t², the amount drained.
If you answered 10
10 subtracts t instead of t².
If you answered 16
16 adds instead of subtracting.

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