document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=655208>Question 655208</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> please help me solve this equation:(grade 10 math)A 40% solution is added to an 85% sugar solution to create 1800ml if a 60% solution. how much 40% solution is used?   </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x = amount (ml) of 40% solution used<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1800-x = amount of 85% solution<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1530 - .85x + .40x = 1080<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1530 - .45x = 1080<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-.45x = -450<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".45x = 450<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 1000 ml<BR>\n" );
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