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document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "acid + acid = acid<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.80x + 0.20*10 = 0.40(x+10)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "80x + 20*10 = 40x + 40*10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "40x = 20*10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 5 liters (amt. of 80% solution to be added)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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