L(t)

Definition

L(t) represents the rate at which water is leaking from the container as a function of time t. In this case, L(t) = 2t + 3.

Related terms

Function:

A function relates an input to an output and describes how one variable depends on another.

Rate of Change:

The rate at which something changes with respect to another variable.

Dependent Variable: In this case, L(t) is the dependent variable since it depends on time t.