Question 268817
Three batteries are connected in series so that the total voltage is 54 volts. The voltage of the first battery is twice the voltage of the second and 1/3 the voltage of the third battery. Find the actual voltage of each battery.
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Let x = voltage of the 1st battery
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" The voltage of the first battery is twice the voltage of the second", then:
.5x = voltage of the 2nd battery
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"and 1/3 the voltage of the third battery."which means:
3x = voltage of the third battery
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Find the actual voltage of each battery.
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x + .5x + 3x = 54
4.5x = 54
x = {{{54/4.5}}}
x = 12v is the 1st battery
and
.5(12) = 6v is the 2nd battery
and
3(12) = 36v is the 3rd battery
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Check solution: 12 + 6 + 36 = 54