document.write( "Question 446083: how many gallons of 70% antifreeze should be mixed with 10 gallons of 30% antifreeze to obtain 45% antifreeze. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #307188 by mananth(16946)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! ------ percent ---------------- quantity \n" ); document.write( "Antifreez1 I 80---------------- 40 gallons \n" ); document.write( "Antifreeze II 10----------------x gallons \n" ); document.write( "Total 30 ----------------40+x gallons \n" ); document.write( "30*10+70*x=45(10+x) \n" ); document.write( "300+70x=450+45x \n" ); document.write( "70x-45x=450-300 \n" ); document.write( "25x=150 \n" ); document.write( "/25 \n" ); document.write( "x=6 gallons 70 % Antifreeze II \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |