SOLUTION: Bills gas tank is 1/6 full after he buys 7 gallons of gas it is 2/3 full how much gas does bills tank hold

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Question 456873: Bills gas tank is 1/6 full after he buys 7 gallons of gas it is 2/3 full how much gas does bills tank hold
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = size of the tank.
x/6 + 7 = 2x/3
x+42=4x
3x=42
x=14 gal.
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Ed