document.write( "Question 475483: .35*2m^3 + .15*6m^3 = x/100*8m^3 I'm not sure how to proceed from here. I got the solution online, but steps the tutor considered redundant were omitted, and even working backward from the solution, I can't figure out what they were. I need those steps so I can figure these things out on my own. Thanks for considering my problem. Ron \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #326051 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 
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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "Now that I am understanding Your question properly:
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document.write( "Mixing 2m^3 of 35% solution with 6m^3 of 15% solution
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document.write( "Generally, recommend letting x represent a 'decimal value' on the right side
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document.write( "         Mixing
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document.write( " .35*2m^3 + .15*6m^3 = x* 8m^3  
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document.write( "      1.6m^3 = x*8m^3
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document.write( "      1.6/8 = x
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document.write( "        .20 = x    |.20 = 20/100 OR 20%    |Converting the decimal to Percent
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document.write( "     mixing will result in 8m^3 of  20% Solution\r
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document.write( "If I am understanding Your Question properly: disregard
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document.write( "      x = 1280m^6
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