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document.write( "How many gallons of 20% antifreeze solution and a 10% antifreeze solution must be mixed to obtain 40 gallons of a 16% antifreeze solution? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #216323 by Fombitz(32388)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! First name the variables. \n" ); document.write( "A-gallons of 20% solution \n" ); document.write( "B-gallons of 10% solution \n" ); document.write( "Then set up an equation for the total volume of solution. \n" ); document.write( "1. \n" ); document.write( "Then set up an equation for the concentration of the solution. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "2. \n" ); document.write( "Now you have 2 equations in 2 unknowns. \n" ); document.write( "Solve it using substitution, elimination, etc. to get A and B. \n" ); document.write( "Re=post if you get stuck. \n" ); document.write( " |