SOLUTION: if I have a 12% acid solution and a 21% acid solution and i need a 8% acid solution with 101 ML how would I solve this in an algabraic equation

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Question 401432: if I have a 12% acid solution and a 21% acid solution and i need a 8% acid solution with 101 ML how would I solve this in an algabraic equation

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if I have a 12% acid solution and a 21% acid solution and i need a 8% acid solution with 101 ML how would I solve this in an algebraic equation
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This isn't possible, you are wanting a lower percent solution than either of those available.
One has to be above what you want, and one has to be below what you want.
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In this case you could mix one of the solutions with pure water and get 8% if you want to.
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Let me know if you want to do it this way.

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