Question

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?

Answer 1

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.