SOLUTION: A chemist needs to prepare 32 ounces of a 14% hydrochloric acid solution. Find the amount of 16% solution and the amount of 8% solution he should mix to get this solution. I am

Question 823541: A chemist needs to prepare 32 ounces of a 14% hydrochloric acid solution. Find the amount of 16% solution and the amount of 8% solution he should mix to get this solution.
I am so confused!
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + y = 32
8x + 16y = 14*32
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 32
8x + 16y = 448
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answer:
x= 8 oz of 8%
y= 24 oz of 16%
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