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Alonzo's gas tank is 1/3 full. After he buys 3 gallons of gas, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can Alonzo's tank hold?

Alonzo's gas tank is 1/3 full. After he buys 3 gallons of gas, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can Alonzo's tank hold?
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Alonzo's gas tank is 1/3 full. After he buys 3 gallons of gas, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can Alonzo's tank hold?

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18 gallons because 1/3 equals 2/6 and 3/6 equals 1/2 so 3 gallons is 1/6. then just 6×3
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