Problema Solution

Deon's gas tank is 1/3 full. After he buys 9 gallons of gas, it is 5/6 full. How many gallons can Deon's tank hold?

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let x = gal on gas that the tank can hold


(1/3)x + 9 = (5/6)x


by solving we find


x = 18 gal


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Deon's tank can hold 18 gallons of gas.