document.write( "Question 173304: How many pounds of hamburger that costs $1.60 per pound must be mixed with 70 pounds of hamburger that costs $2.10 per pound to make a mixture that costs $1.70 per pound. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #128142 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1.60x+2.10*70=1.70(70+x) \n" ); document.write( "1.60x+147=115+1.70x \n" ); document.write( "1.60x-1.70x=115-147 \n" ); document.write( "-.10x=-28 \n" ); document.write( "x=-28/-.10 \n" ); document.write( "x=280 lbs. of $1.60 hamburger is used. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "1.60*280+2.10*70=1.70(70+280) \n" ); document.write( "448+147=1.70*350 \n" ); document.write( "595=595 \n" ); document.write( " |