document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=334895>Question 334895</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> this problem is giving me a headache because i don't know one part of the equation. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The owner of Nuts2U Snack Shack mixes cashews worth $6.00 a pound with peanuts worth $2.20 a pound to get a half-pound mixed nut bag worth $1.70. How much of each nut is included in the mixed bag? round answer to two decimals.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Now i understand how to set up the problem: c+p= half-pound and 6.00c + 2.20p=1.70, i just don't know what a \"half-pound\" is. i've tried many variations and it's driving me crazy. please help. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #239986 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=scott8148><B>scott8148(6628)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=scott8148><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=scott8148><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=239986\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> half  =  1/2  =  .5 </SPAN>\n" );
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