document.write( "Question 312855: How many pounds of 7% fat hamburger must be mixed with 30 pounds of 15% fat hamburger to obtain a 10% fat mixture? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #223700 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many pounds of 7% fat hamburger must be mixed with 30 pounds of 15% fat hamburger to obtain a 10% fat mixture? \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Let x = pounds of 7% fat hamburger added \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( ".07x + .15(30) = .10(x+30) \n" ); document.write( ".07x + 4.5 = .10x+3 \n" ); document.write( "4.5 = .03x+3 \n" ); document.write( "1.5 = .03x \n" ); document.write( "50 pounds = x\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |