document.write( "Question 675103: A 10lb bag of mixed nuts contains 20% peanuts. How many pounds of peanuts should be added to change the mixture to 80% peanuts? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #419591 by lynnlo(4176)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2+x=.8(10+x) \n" ); document.write( "2+x==8+.8x \n" ); document.write( ".2x=8-2 \n" ); document.write( ".2x=6 \n" ); document.write( "x=30 \n" ); document.write( "you will need 30 peanuts \n" ); document.write( " |