SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to solve the following word problem. Be sure to label the unknowns and to show the equation you use for the solution. The Ran

Question 49464: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to solve the following word problem. Be sure to label the unknowns and to show the equation you use for the solution.
The Randolphs used 12 more gal. of fuel oil in October than in September and twice as much oil in November as in September. If they used 132 gal. for the 3 months, how much was used during each month?
Thanks, Ashley
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
September = x
Novemeber= 2x
October = x+12
(x)+(x+12)+(2x)=132
solve from there
paul.
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