SOLUTION: How many lb of copper which costs $2/lb must be added to 3 lb of tin which costs $8/lb to make bronze which costs $4/lb?

Question 1044953: How many lb of copper which costs $2/lb must be added to 3 lb of tin which costs $8/lb to make bronze which costs $4/lb?
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How many lb of copper which costs $2/lb must be added to 3 lb of tin which costs $8/lb to make bronze which costs $4/lb?
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Let x be the amount of copper and y be an amount of tin.

Then the price of the bronze will be

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Since it should be $4/lb, it gives you an equation

 = 4.   (1)

It is an equation to solve for x.

So, multiply the equation by (x+3) to rid of the denominator. You will get

2x + 24 = 4x + 12,  or

2x = 24 - 12,  or

2x = 12,  or

x =  = 6.

So, you need to mix 6 lbs of copper to get your alloy.

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