The candle maker makes a second batch of orange wax using the same ratio of
yellow to red to white wax. She uses 7 quarts of red wax in the second batch
of orange wax.
How many total quarts is the second batch of orange wax?

I cannot figure out the answer if we are not given the ratio.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you know the ratio, please include it in the problem. It is unsolvable without it.

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answer:

x - 3

discussion:

x^2 - 9 = (x-3) (x+3)   so

(x^2-9)/ (x + 3) = x-3

you,

mrb