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8x + 17 = 12x -5

Solve for x

move the variable to one side

8x + 17 = 12x -5

-8x          -8x

17 = 4x - 5

+5         +5

22 = 4x

4

5.5 = x

then substitute that value into the equation

8(x) + 17 + 12(x) -5 = ?

use an equation of ratios to determine the amount of gas needed to fill the tank.

    0.2             0.8

  =    

288.75             x

                                                              231 gal

so, 0.2x = (0.8)(288.75 gal), and x = = 1155 gal.

                                                                0.2

it would take 1155 gal. to fill the tank.

the cost would be

1155 gal         $3

* = $3465   (answer)

      1           1 gal

hope this you

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