document.write( "Question 626686: I want to dilute 30% pure acid to 2% acid in 1 ounce of water. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #394376 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! dilute 30% pure acid to 2% acid in 1 ounce of water. \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "acid + acid = acid \n" ); document.write( "0.30x + 0*1 = 0.02(x+1) \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Multiply thru by 100 to get: \n" ); document.write( "30x + 0 = 2x+2 \n" ); document.write( "28x = 2 \n" ); document.write( "x = 2/28 = 0.0714 oz \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Start with 0.0714 oz of 30% acid; add 1 ounce of water. \n" ); document.write( "You will end up with a 2% solution of 1.0714 oz of liquid. \n" ); document.write( "============================================================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "===============\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |