Question

Solve the following

Logan has two aquariums. One aquarium contains 1.3 cubic feet of water and the other contains 1.9 cubic feet of water. The water in the larger aquarium weighs 37.44 pounds more than the water in the smaller aquarium. Write an equation with a variable on both sides to represent the situation. Then find the weight of 1 cubic foot of water.

Answer 1

62.4

Explanation:

1. 1.3x+37.44=1.9x

2. 1.3x+37.44-1.3x=1.9x-1.3x

0.6x=37.44

3. x=37.44/0.6=62.4