document.write( "Question 258476: Beau Glaser wishes to strengthen a mixture from 10% alcohol to 30% alcohol. How much pure alcohol should be added to 7 L of the 10% mixture? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #190280 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .10*7+x=.30(7+x) \n" ); document.write( ".7+x=2.1+.3x \n" ); document.write( "x-.3x=2.1-.7 \n" ); document.write( ".7x=1.4 \n" ); document.write( "x=1.4/.7 \n" ); document.write( "x=2 liters of pure alcohol is needed. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( ".10*7+2=.30(7+2) \n" ); document.write( ".7+2=.3*9 \n" ); document.write( "2.7=2.7 \n" ); document.write( " |