Math Problem Statement
A tank has 120 gallons of water and is being drained at a rate of 1over2 gallon each second. Another tank has 100 gallons of water and is being drained at a rate of 1over4 gallon each second. Which equation could be used to determine x, the number of seconds, when the two tanks have the same amount of water?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Rates of Change
Formulas
Linear Equation: y = mx + b
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9