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Question 189328: Two tnks hold a total of 47 gallons of toxic solvent. One tank holds 6 gallons more than twice the amount on the other. How many gallons does each tank hold?(round answer to nearest tenth) Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+2x+6=47
3x=47-6
3x=41
x=41/3
x=17
x=13.7 gal. ans. for the amaller tank.
2*13.7+6=27.4+6=33.4 gal. ans. for the larger tank.
Proof:
13.7+33.4~47
47~47
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