document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=317722>Question 317722</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Container A is half full of water. Container B will hold 9 cups of water. When the contents of container A is poured into container B, container B is 2/3 full. How much will container A hold? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x = amount Container A can hold<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(1/2)x = (2/3)(9)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1/2)x = (2)(3)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1/2)x = 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 12<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Container A can hold 12 cups </SPAN>\n" );
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