document.write( "Question 476083: how much of an alloy that is 20 copper should be mixed with 600 ounces of an alloy that is 70% copper in order to get an alloy that is 30% copper \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #326481 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! how much of an alloy that is 20% copper should be mixed with 600 ounces of an alloy that is 70% copper in order to get an alloy that is 30% copper \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let x = amt of 20% copper required to accomplish this \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( ".20x + .70(600) = .30(x+600) \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( ".20x + 420 = .30x + 180 \n" ); document.write( ".20x - .30x = 180 - 420 \n" ); document.write( "-.10x = -240 \n" ); document.write( "x = \n" ); document.write( "x = 2400 oz of 20% copper required \n" ); document.write( " |