The number of large containers Lily filled
The number of small containers Lily filled
The total number of cups of jam in the large containers
The total number of cups of jam in the small containers
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. It’s given that the equation represents the situation where Lily filled small containers and large containers with all the jam she made, which was cups. Therefore, represents the total number of cups of jam in the large containers.
Desmos solution:
Note: Since each large container holds 6 cups, 6y is the total number of cups of jam in the large containers.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. The number of large containers Lily filled is represented by , not .
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. The number of small containers Lily filled is represented by , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The total number of cups of jam in the small containers is represented by , not .