First recognize that the unit rate we're finding is gallons per hour, or

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rate for Tank 1 = x gallons per hour = <em>a</em> gallons / <em>b</em> hours

rate for Tank 2 = y gallons per hour = <em>c</em> gallons / <em>d</em> hours
Answer is 0.124. I have to right more characters
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
A) 5x = 3(x - 2.5)
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B)
Distribute
5x = 3x - 7.5
Subtract 3x from both sides
2x = -7.5
Divde both sides by 2
x = -3.75
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C)
5 * (-3.75) = 3(-3.75 - 2.5)
-18.75 = -18.75
D)
Tanya paid –$3.75 for each of 5 items
Tony paid –$6.25 for each of 3 items
There seems to be an error in the question since the cost of items is negative
Tony bought fewer items and paid less for each.
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