document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=26777>Question 26777</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> i dont get how to set the problem up. once i get the problem set up, i can do it. please help?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "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? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #14563 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Paul><B>Paul(988)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-11.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Paul><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=14563\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 20x+50(12-x)=30(12)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "20x+600-50x=360<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-30x=-240<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=8\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "12-8=4\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Hence, for 20% there should be 8 ounces added and for 50% there should be 4 ounces added.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Paul. </SPAN>\n" );
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