document.write( "Question 408726: how many gallons of 70% antifreeze needs to be added to 10 gallons of 30% antifreeze to get a 45% mix? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #287851 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! how many gallons of 70% antifreeze needs to be added to 10 gallons of 30% antifreeze to get a 45% mix? \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "active + active = active \n" ); document.write( "0.70x + 0.30*10 = 0.45(x+10) \n" ); document.write( "Multiply thru by 100 to get: \n" ); document.write( "70x + 30*10 = 45x + 45*10 \n" ); document.write( "25x = 15*10 \n" ); document.write( "x = 6 gallons (amt. of 70% solution needed) \n" ); document.write( "================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============= \n" ); document.write( " |