Which situation best represents the equation below? 26 = 179 - 9
A. A pool of water has 26 gallons of water in it. It is filled at a rate of 9 gallons per minute, until there are 179
gallons
B. A dairy farm has 179 cows in it. All of the cows are placed in groups of nine. There are 26 groups of Cows.
C. There were 26 boxes for delivery at the post office one morning. By the end of the day, 179 boxes had been
added to the delivery pile. The boxes will be delivered in groups of k.
D. A school assembly has 179 students in it. Nine teachers escort k number of students out of the assembly,
until there are 26 students remaining.