SOLUTION: Michael is filling his pool with water. After 3hra he has filled 6 gallons of water. After 7 hrs, the pool is full. How much water is in the pool?

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Question 712970: Michael is filling his pool with water. After 3hra he has filled 6 gallons of water. After 7 hrs, the pool is full. How much water is in the pool?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Michael is filling his pool with water. After 3hra he has filled 6 gallons of water. After 7 hrs, the pool is full. How much water is in the pool?
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Equation:
x/7 = 6/3
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x = 7(2)
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x = 14 gallons (water in the pool)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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