document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=341952>Question 341952</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Please help me solve this word problem:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "How many pounds of coffee worth 50 cents must be mixed with 15 pounds of coffee worth 80 cents per pound to form a blend that will sell for 60 cents per pound?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I started to set up the problem in a chart format, but then can't remember how to set up the equation.  If I can see the equation, I usually can solve it on my own.  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "                             $/lb               lbs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "coffee #1                   50 cents             x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "coffee #2                   80 cents            15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "coffee #3                   60 cents            ?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thanks in advance for your help.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #244808 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ankor@dixie-net.com><B>ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ankor@dixie-net.com><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=ankor@dixie-net.com><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=244808\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The equation<BR>\n" );
document.write( "50x + 80(15) = 60(x+15) </SPAN>\n" );
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