... A large tank contains 120 gallons of pure water. Brine containing 1.5 lbs. of salt per gallon of water enters the tank at a rate of 4 gal/min. The mixture leaves the tank at a slower rate of 2 gal/min. Find an expression for the amount of salt in the tank at time t.

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.. A large tank contains 120 gallons of pure water. Brine containing 1.5 lbs. of
salt per gallon of water enters the tank at a rate of 4 gal/min. The mixture leaves the tank
at a slower rate of 2 gal/min. Find an expression for the amount of salt in the tank at time
t.
Transcribed Image Text:.. A large tank contains 120 gallons of pure water. Brine containing 1.5 lbs. of salt per gallon of water enters the tank at a rate of 4 gal/min. The mixture leaves the tank at a slower rate of 2 gal/min. Find an expression for the amount of salt in the tank at time t.
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