SOLUTION: A 2000L tank containing 550 L of water is being filled with water at the rate of 75 L per minute from a full 1600 L tank. How long will it be before the two tanks have the same am

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: A 2000L tank containing 550 L of water is being filled with water at the rate of 75 L per minute from a full 1600 L tank. How long will it be before the two tanks have the same amount of water?
I have tried to figure out where to start but I'm lost. Thanks for your help.
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Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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550+75X=1600-75X
150X=1600-550
150X=1050
X=1050/150
X=7 HOURS TO EQUALIZE THESE TANKS.
PROOF
550+75*7=1600-75*7
550+525=1600-525
1075=1075