Question

Two tanks hold a total of 39 gallons of a toxic solvent one tank holds 3 gallons more than twice the amount in the other how many gallons does each tank hold

Answer 1

One tank holds 45 gallons and the other holds 19.5 gallons.

Explanation:

Answer 2

2x + 3 + x = 39
3x + 3 = 39
3x = 36
x = 12

One tank holds 12 gallons
The other tank holds 27 gallons