SOLUTION: Soymeal contains 16% protein. Cornmeal contains 8% protein. How many pounds of each would you need to make 320 pounds of mixture containing 14% protein? Would you please qive me

Question 462690: Soymeal contains 16% protein. Cornmeal contains 8% protein. How many pounds of each would you need to make 320 pounds of mixture containing 14% protein?
Would you please qive me the equation I need to solve this? I've done them before but I can't remember how to set it up. Thank you.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Soymeal contains 16% protein. Cornmeal contains 8% protein. How many pounds of each would you need to make 320 pounds of mixture containing 14% protein?
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Let x = amount (lbs) of soymeal
then
320-x = amount (lbs) of cornmeal
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.16x + .08(320-x) = .14(320)
Can you finish from here?

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