Question 80053
3/4x+2/3x=1700 find a common denominator for the fractions (12)
(3*3+2*4)x/12=1700
(9+8)x/12=1700 now cross multiply
17x=1700*12
17x=20400
x=20400/17
x=1200 answer. the size of the tanks.
proof
3/4*1200+2/3*1200=1700
900+800=1700
1700=1700