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  • 01-11-2021
  • Mathematics
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The container that holds water for the football team is 1/6 full. After pouring in 8 gallons of water, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can the container hold.

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clarch19
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  • 02-11-2021

Answer:

24 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

x = # gallons container can hold

1/6x + 8 = 1/2x

1/6x + 8 = 3/6x

8 = 2/6x

2x = 48

x = 24

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