In a kitchen there are three containers that can hold different quantities of water, as shown in the figure below:

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How many liters of water can the three containers hold in all?

A. 3x

B. x + 3

C. 3x + 1

D. x2 + x − 1

Respuesta :

The answer is A, 3x. I just took the test :)
Riia

It is given in the question that, there are three containers in the kitchen that can hold different quantities of water .

The first container holds (x-1)liters, the second container holds  x liters, and the third container holds (x+1) liters .

Therefore the three containers hold in all is

[tex]x-1+x+x+1 = 3x liters[/tex]

Correct option is A .