SOLUTION: Write the answer to the problem as an algebraic expression
A water tank holds g gallons. Since there are 4 quarts per gallon, how many quarts does the tank hold?
A.g/4 B.
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Question 318117: Write the answer to the problem as an algebraic expression
A water tank holds g gallons. Since there are 4 quarts per gallon, how many quarts does the tank hold?
A.g/4 B. 4g C. g+4 D. 4/g
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"there are 4 quarts per gallon" means that 4 quarts = 1 gallon. Multiply both sides by 'g' to get 4g quarts = g gallons
So the water tank holds 4g quarts of water.
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