An empty 5 gallon water jug weighs 0.75 lbs. With 3 cups of water inside, the jug weighs 2.25 lbs. What equation models the jug's weight y when it contains x cups of water?
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Answer:Step-by-step explanation:3 cups of water + jug = 2.25 lbsjug = .75 lbs3 cups of water = 1.5 lbs1 cup of water = .5 lbsTherefore, y = .75 + .5x