Write a system of equations for the problem, and then solve the system.The two largest oil spills together released 294 million gallons of oil into the oceans. The smaller of the two released 54 million gallons less than the larger of the two. How many million gallons did the largest and the smallest oil spills release?
A. Largest oil spill: 240 million gal; smallest oil spill: 120 million gal
B. Largest oil spill: 120 million gal; smallest oil spill: 114 million gal
C. Largest oil spill: 240 million gal; smallest oil spill: 174 million gal
D. Largest oil spill: 174 million gal; smallest oil spill: 120 million gal
Answer: D
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