document.write( "Question 445611: the cooling system in ann's car contains 19 liters of 30% antifreeze. how much coolant must be drained out and replaced with 80% antifreeze so that the system will contain 50% antifreeze. how much of the original coolant will be left in the car? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #307026 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=19 \n" ); document.write( ".30x+.80y=.5(x+y) \n" ); document.write( ".30x+.80y=.5x+.5y \n" ); document.write( ".3y=.2x \n" ); document.write( "3y=2x \n" ); document.write( "2x+2y=38 \n" ); document.write( "3y+2y=38 \n" ); document.write( "5y=38 \n" ); document.write( "y=38/5 \n" ); document.write( "x=57/5 \n" ); document.write( "38/5 liters of coolant must be drained and replaced with 80% antifreeze to get the desired mix. 57/5 liters of 30% coolant can be left in the radiator.. \n" ); document.write( " |