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5 March, 20:15

the container that holds the water for the football team is 1/4 full. After pouring in 9 gallons of water, it is 5/8 full. How many gallons can the container hold?

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  1. 5 March, 22:44
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    Let V = volume of the container.

    Translate English to math (equation):

    (1/4) V + 9 = (5/8) V

    Multiply by 8

    2v + 72 = 5V

    Subtract 2V from each side

    3V = 72

    V = 24

    The container can hold 24 gallons of water.
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