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document.write( "how many gallons of an 80% alcohol solution must be mixed with 30 gallons of 24% solution to obtain a solution that is 70% alcohol. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #433390 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .80X+.24*30=.70(30+X) \n" ); document.write( ".80X+7.2=21+.70X \n" ); document.write( ".80X-.70X=21-7.2 \n" ); document.write( ".10X=13.8 \n" ); document.write( "X=13.8/.10 \n" ); document.write( "X=138 GAL OF 80% SOLUTION IS USED. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( ".80*138+.24*30=.70(30+138) \n" ); document.write( "110.4+7.2=.70*168 \n" ); document.write( "117.6=117.6 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |