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document.write( "A + B = 60 (total of 60 oz)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.2A + 0.5B = 0.3*60 (total of acid in solutions)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "B = 60-A<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2A + 5B = 180<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2A + 5(60-A) = 180<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2A + 300 - 5A = 180<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-3A = -120<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A = 40 oz<BR>\n" );
document.write( "B = 20 oz<BR>\n" );
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