SOLUTION: Create a mixture problem that could be solved by using the equation 4x + 6(12 − x) = 5(12).

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Question 1133921: Create a mixture problem that could be solved by using the equation 4x + 6(12 − x) = 5(12).
Answer by ikleyn(52786)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You want to get 12 liters of the 50% solution, having 40% and 60% solutions.


How much of the 40% input ingredient must you use ?


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