document.write( "Question 363204: A hair dye is made by blending a 8% hydrogen peroxide solution and a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. How many milliliters of each are used to make a 500-milliliter solution that is 4% hydrogen peroxide? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #258991 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .08X+.03(500-X)=.04*500 \n" ); document.write( ".08X+15-.03X=20 \n" ); document.write( ".05X=20-15 \n" ); document.write( ".05X=5 \n" ); document.write( "X=5/.05 \n" ); document.write( "X=100 ML. OF 8% SOLUTION IS USED. \n" ); document.write( "500-100=400 \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( ".08*100+.03(500-100)=.04*500 \n" ); document.write( "8+.03*400=20 \n" ); document.write( "5+12=20 \n" ); document.write( "20=20 \n" ); document.write( " |