SOLUTION: Two small containers and one large container can hold 8 cups of water. One large container minus one small container leaves 2 cups of water. How many cups of water does each contai

Question 863639: Two small containers and one large container can hold 8 cups of water. One large container minus one small container leaves 2 cups of water. How many cups of water does each container hold?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

L - S = 2,  L = 

2s + L = 8

2s + (2+s) = 8

   3s = 6

    s  = 2  and L = 4

And...Checking..

 

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