SOLUTION: Two chemicals (x and y) are to be mixed to get a 20mL solution that is 6.5% water. Chemical x is 6% water and chemical y is 8% water. How much of each chemical should be mixed?

Question 847412: Two chemicals (x and y) are to be mixed to get a 20mL solution that is 6.5% water. Chemical x is 6% water and chemical y is 8% water. How much of each chemical should be mixed?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That problem form is fully described and solved here:

http://www.algebra.com/tutors/Mixtures%3A-All-in-Symbols.lesson?content_action=show_dev

Just note that your exercise focuses on the concentration of the water instead of something to be dissolved in water.
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