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\n" ); document.write( "A science teacher has a 2 pint solution of 3% sulfuric acid. She needs to get a solution of 4% sulfuric acid. She only has a solution of 10% sulfuric acid to add to the 3% sulfuric acid. How much 10% sulfuric acid would she have to add to the 3% sulfuric acid to get the needed 4% solution.
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10x+3(2)=4(x+2)
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\n" ); document.write( "6x=2
\n" ); document.write( "x=1/3\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Hence, about 1/3 solution should be added.
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