The number of large jars Keenan filled
The number of small jars Keenan filled
The total number of cups of vegetable broth in the large jars
The total number of cups of vegetable broth in the small jars
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. It's given that the equation represents the situation where Keenan filled small jars and large jars with all the vegetable broth he made, which was cups. Therefore, represents the total number of cups of vegetable broth in the small jars and represents the total number of cups of vegetable broth in the large jars.
Desmos solution:
Note: Each large jar holds 5 cups, so 5y gives the total cups of vegetable broth in large jars.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. The number of large jars Keenan filled is represented by , not .
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. The number of small jars Keenan filled is represented by , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The total number of cups of vegetable broth in the small jars is represented by , not .