document.write( "Question 428341: A 12- quart cooling system is checked and found to be filled with a solution of 40% antifreeze. The desired strength of the solution is 60% antifreeze. How many quarts of solution need to be drained and replaced with pure antifreeze to reach the desired strength? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #317957 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 12x.6=7.2 \n" ); document.write( "m+n=12 \n" ); document.write( ".40m+n=7.2 \n" ); document.write( "4m+10n=72 \n" ); document.write( "4m+4n=48 \n" ); document.write( "6n=24 \n" ); document.write( "n=4 \n" ); document.write( "You need to replace 4 qts. of 40% solution with pure anti-freeze for the mix. \n" ); document.write( "8x.4=3.2 \n" ); document.write( "3.2+4=7.2 \n" ); document.write( ".6x12=7.2.. \n" ); document.write( " |