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Oscar is sealing his boat with a special type of sealent. he needs to mix the sealant with water at a ratio of 3:2. How many gallons of water will he need if he planes to use 9 gallons of sealant?

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3/2 9/x . You have to cross Multiplty.

2*9=18
3*x= 3x

18=3x
*Divide 3 from both sides

6=x
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