SOLUTION: A gallon of a 25% saline solution is to be diluted by adding distilled water to it. Let x= number of gallons of distilled water added to the gallon of 25% saline solution. Write an

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Question 177296: A gallon of a 25% saline solution is to be diluted by adding distilled water to it. Let x= number of gallons of distilled water added to the gallon of 25% saline solution. Write an algebraic expression in for:
The percent saline solution obtained by adding the distilled water to the original 25% solution.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A gallon of a 25% saline solution is to be diluted by adding distilled water to it. Let x= number of gallons of distilled water added to the gallon of 25% saline solution. Write an algebraic expression in for:
The percent saline solution obtained by adding the distilled water to the original 25% solution.
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Equation:
salt + salt = salt
0.25(1) + 0*x = ?(1+x)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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