document.write( "Question 422584: A mixture of 9% disinfectant solution is to be made from 12% and 7% disinfectant solutions. How much of each solution should be used if 35 gallons of 9% solution are needed? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #319578 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 35x.09=3.15 \n" ); document.write( "p+q=35 \n" ); document.write( ".12p+.07q=3.15 \n" ); document.write( "12p+7q=315 \n" ); document.write( "7p+7q=245 \n" ); document.write( "5p=70 \n" ); document.write( "p=14 \n" ); document.write( "q=21 \n" ); document.write( "You need 14 gallons of 12% solution and 21 gallons of 7% solution.. \n" ); document.write( " |