Question

The container that holds the water for the football team is 1/9 full. After pouring in 6 gallons of water, it is 1/3 full. How many gallons can the container hold?

Answer 1

Um, o-o

Answer 2

if x is the number of gallons it can hold ...

Answer 3

in the beginnning there is \(\frac19x\) gallons of water ... then you add 6 gallons and end up with a. \(\frac13x\)

Answer 4

\[\Large \frac x9+6=\frac x3\]

Answer 5

is it 27?

Answer 6

\[\Large \checkmark\]

Answer 7

thank you!! :)