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

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Hi,

L - S = 2,  L = 

2s + L = 8

2s + (2+s) = 8

   3s = 6

    s  = 2  and L = 4

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