document.write( "Question 466081: How many gallons of pure alcohol should be mixed with 20 gallons of a 15 % alcohol solution to obtain a 25% alcohol mixture? It should be two equations that can then be solved using substitution or elimination \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #319433 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 20(.15)+m=.25(20+m) \n" ); document.write( "m+3=5+.25m \n" ); document.write( ".75m=2 \n" ); document.write( "m=2/.75=2.67 \n" ); document.write( "You need 2.67 gallons of pure alcohol to strengthen your mixture.. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |