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Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+5.8(40-x)=5.5*40
5x+232-5.8x=220
-.8x=220-232
-.8x=-12
x=-12/-.8
x=15 kg of $5.00 nuts.
40-15=25 kg of $5.80 nuts.
proof
5*15+5.8*25=220
74+145=220
220=220
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