Beaker A and beaker B each contain some water. Initially, beaker A contains 4 times as much water as beaker B contains. 150 millilitres of water are poured from beaker A into beaker B, after which the beakers contain the same amount of water. Let x represent the initial amount of water in beaker B. Form and solve an equation in x, and hence find the total amount of water in the beakers.

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Beaker A and beaker B each contain some water.
Initially, beaker A contains 4 times as much water as beaker B contains.
150 millilitres of water are poured from beaker A into beaker B, after which the
beakers contain the same amount of water.
Let x represent the initial amount of water in beaker B.
Form and solve an equation in x, and hence find the total amount of water in the
beakers.
Transcribed Image Text:Beaker A and beaker B each contain some water. Initially, beaker A contains 4 times as much water as beaker B contains. 150 millilitres of water are poured from beaker A into beaker B, after which the beakers contain the same amount of water. Let x represent the initial amount of water in beaker B. Form and solve an equation in x, and hence find the total amount of water in the beakers.
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