SOLUTION: i dont get how to set the problem up. once i get the problem set up, i can do it. using X and Y. and two equations. i need help! please? Your chemistry teacher asks you to mix 2

Question 26782: i dont get how to set the problem up. once i get the problem set up, i can do it. using X and Y. and two equations. i need help! please?
Your chemistry teacher asks you to mix 20% acid solution with 50% acid solution to obtain 12 ounces of 30% acid solution. how much of each must you use?
Answer by bmauger(101) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I just happened to have created a "solver" for this type of problem earlier today (playing with the site's programing language), go to this page and see if that answers your questions... my problem is virtually identical. Basically, you want to set up a system of two equations, one based on the total volume, and one based on a percentage of acids. Let me know if you still have questions.
RELATED QUESTIONS
i dont get how to set the problem up. once i get the problem set up, i can do it. please... (answered by Paul)

I need help to learn how to set up equations so that I can solve it; Because I am having... (answered by rfer)

I'm having a difficult time figuring out how to set up my equations in order to solve... (answered by Boreal,rothauserc)

i neeed hellpp !! the problem iss f(x)=3over2x+6 when x=2 i dont understand how to... (answered by stanbon)

A triangular sail has two sides the same length. The thir side is 9 feet shorter than... (answered by scott8148)

How do I solve this problem? The length of a rectangle is 3x-4 and the width is x.... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

We are solving word problems using system of equations in my Algebra II class right now. (answered by josmiceli)

SOLVE THE SYSTEM USING THE GAUSS-JORDAN METHOD PROBLEM: 2x-y= 0 x+y= 3 I'M (answered by solver91311)

I know that this motion problem involves a system of two equations and I could solve it... (answered by rapaljer)