SOLUTION: Pablo's gas tank is 1/2 full. After he buys 7 gallons of gas, it is 5/6 full. How many gallons can Pablo's tank hold?

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Question 401346: Pablo's gas tank is 1/2 full. After he buys 7 gallons of gas, it is 5/6 full. How many gallons can Pablo's tank hold?

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F2+%2B+7+=+5x%2F6 ==> 7+=+x%2F3 ==> x = 21, the total number of gallons Pablo's tank can hold.