document.write( "Question 430213: An herbalist has 30 oz of herbs costing @2/oz. How many oz of herbs consting $1/oz should be mixed with the 30oz to produce a mix costing $1.60/oz?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #307657 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 30(2)+x(1)=1.6(30+x) \n" ); document.write( "60+x=48+1.6x \n" ); document.write( "12=.6x \n" ); document.write( "12/.6=x=20 \n" ); document.write( "The herbalist needs 20 oz. of herbs at $1.00 an oz.. \n" ); document.write( " |