SOLUTION: If one container holds four more gallons than the other and the total number of gallons in both containers is 30, find the number of gallons in each container.

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Question 450608: If one container holds four more gallons than the other and the total number of gallons in both containers is 30, find the number of gallons in each container.
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and x+4
x+x+4=30
2x+4=30
2x=26
x=13
x+4=17