corrine is making twice as much lemonade as punch. She is making 12 gallons total. how many gallons of each will she have

Question

how many gallons of each drink will she have

Answer 1

Hi Joslynn;

x=quantity of gallons of punch

2x=quantity of gallons of lemonade

 

x+2x=12

3x=12

Let's divide both sides by 3...

(3x)/3=12/3

x=4

 

4 gallons of punch

8 gallons of lemonade