document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=87550>Question 87550</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The Randolphs used 12 more gal of fuel oil in October<BR>\n" );
document.write( "than in September and twice as much oil in November as in September. If they<BR>\n" );
document.write( "used 132 gal for the 3 months, how much was used during each month? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "than in September and twice as much oil in November as in September. If they<BR>\n" );
document.write( "used 132 gal for the 3 months, how much was used during each month?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let amt. in Sept = x gallons<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Amt in October = x+12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Amt in November = 2x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "EQUTION:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x + (x+12) + x = 132<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3x=120<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=40 gal. in Sept<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+12 = 52 gals in October<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2x = 80 gals in November<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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