document.write( "Question 441949: a coffee company wants a new favor of Cajun coffee. How many pounds of coffee worth $10 a pound should be added to 30 pounds of coffee worth $4 a pound to get a mixture worth $5 a pound. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #304899 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a coffee company wants a new favor of Cajun coffee. How many pounds of coffee worth $10 a pound should be added to 30 pounds of coffee worth $4 a pound to get a mixture worth $5 a pound. \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Value Equation: 10x + 4*30 = 5(x+30) \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "10x + 4*30 = 5x + 5*30 \n" ); document.write( "5x = 30 \n" ); document.write( "x = 6 lbs. (amt of $10 coffee needed) \n" ); document.write( "========================================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "=========== \n" ); document.write( " |