Two containers of gasoline hold a total of 46 gallons. The big container can hold 5 gallons less than twice the small container. How many gallons does each container hold?

The smaller container holds:

The larger container hold :

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Kenna

11 May, 05:09

Two containers of gasoline hold a total of 46 gallons. The big container can hold 5 gallons less than twice the small container. How many gallons does each container hold?

The smaller container holds:

The larger container hold :

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Krystal Meza · Answer 1

Small container=x

Larger container = 2x-5

X+2x-5=46

Add 5 to both sides

3x=51

X=17

The small container holds 17

The larger container holds 2 (17) - 5 or 29

Two containers of gasoline hold a total of 46 gallons. The big container can hold 5 gallons less than twice the small container. How many gallons does each container hold?The smaller container holds:The larger container hold :

Two containers of gasoline hold a total of 46 gallons. The big container can hold 5 gallons less than twice the small container. How many gallons does each container hold?

The smaller container holds:

The larger container hold :