document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=718888>Question 718888</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The manager of a bulk foods establishment sells peanuts for $8 per pound and premium cashews for $15 per pound. The manager wishes to make a 35 pound  nut mixture that will sell for $14 per pound. How many pounds of peanuts should be used? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "let x=amount of peanuts to use<BR>\n" );
document.write( "35-x=amount of cashews to use<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "8x+15(35-x)=35(14)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8x+525-15x=490<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7x=35<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "35-x=30<BR>\n" );
document.write( "amount of peanuts to use=5 pounds<BR>\n" );
document.write( "amount of cashews to use=30 pounds </SPAN>\n" );
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