document.write( "Question 707180: how many gallons of a 60% antifreeze solution must be mixed with 90 gallons of 30% antifreeze to get a mixture that is 50% antifreeze? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #435553 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! how many gallons of a 60% antifreeze solution must be mixed with 90 gallons of 30% antifreeze to get a mixture that is 50% antifreeze? \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "anti + anti = anti \n" ); document.write( "0.30*90 + 0.60x = 0.50(90+x) \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Multiply thru by 100 to get: \n" ); document.write( "30*90 + 60x = 50*90 + 50x \n" ); document.write( "10x = 20*90 \n" ); document.write( "x = 180 gallons (amt. of 60% mix to add) \n" ); document.write( "========================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |