document.write( "Question 220219: A chemist needs to mix 75% salwater solution with a 50% saltwater solution to obtain 10 gallons of a 60% saltwater solution. How many gallons of each of the solutions must be used? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #165387 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .75x+.5(10-x)=.6(10) \n" ); document.write( ".75x+5-.5x=6 \n" ); document.write( ".25x=1 \n" ); document.write( "x=4 gal of 75% \n" ); document.write( "x-4=6 gal of 50% \n" ); document.write( " |