A tub filled with 50 quarts of water empties at a rate of 2.5 quarts per minute. Let $y$ = quarts of water left in the tub and $t$ = time in minutes.

| Time (t) | Quarts of water (y) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 50 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 4 | 40 |

Choose the correct answers.

Which equation models the relationship?

Is there a viable solution when time is 30 minutes?

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A tub filled with 50 quarts of water empties at a rate of 2.5 quarts per minute. Let $y$ = quarts of water left in the tub and $t$ = time in minutes. 
 
| Time (t) | Quarts of water (y) | 
|---|---| 
| 0 | 50 | 
| 2 | 45 | 
| 4 | 40 | 
 
Choose the correct answers. 
 
Which equation models the relationship? 
 
Is there a viable solution when time is 30 minutes?

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