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  • Dec 14, 2008, 06:23 PM
    gotswagg01
    What formula would I use
    Two large storage tanks T and W contain water Tank has 900 gallons and W has 300 when will the two tanks contain the same amount of water if tank T starts losing water at the same time tank W starts to fill?
  • Dec 14, 2008, 06:56 PM
    galactus
    There's not enough info as the problem is stated. I think you left something out.

    Doesn't a graph go with it?

    The graph I saw for this exact problem has two lines and you're supposed to find where they will intersect.

    Tank T has points at (0,900) and (3,750)

    Tank W has points at (0,300) and (3,375)

    Find the equations of the two lines using these data points, set them equal and solve.

    I will give you a start. Tank T has line equation

    Find the other and you're on your way.

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