SOLUTION: when 5 gallons of gas are placed in the car's fuel tank, the tank moves from 3/8 full to 7/8 full. How many gallons does the tan hold? Show your solution.
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Question 903268: when 5 gallons of gas are placed in the car's fuel tank, the tank moves from 3/8 full to 7/8 full. How many gallons does the tan hold? Show your solution.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
gallons = tankful
Let = the tank's capacity in gallons
The tank holds 10 gallons
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