Answer: The linear equation could be: r = 800,000 - 175,000h, where r represents the amount of water in the reservoir and h represents the number of hours since 4:00 am.
To find this equation, you must first find the slope. Divide the total change in water by the total number hours of the change.
We have: 800000/4 = 175,000 This means that the water is going down by 175,000 gallons per hour.
Now, just add in the starting amount of 800,000 gallons and you have your equation.