SOLUTION: the number of gallons in q quarts? How would i write an expression for this?

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Question 93369: the number of gallons in q quarts? How would i write an expression for this?
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the number of gallons in q quarts?
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There are 4 quarts in a gallon.
Each quart is (1/4) gallon.
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EQUATION:
1 qt. = (1/4) gal.
Multiply both sides by "q" to get:
q qts = (1/4)q gallons
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Cheers,
Stan H.