document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=771698>Question 771698</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Im having a hard time learning word problems especially mixtures, I got a low grade of 81% in my pre lim which is not enough if I would apply for a scholarship, please do help me, I am humbly asking you , is there anyway for me to really be able to understand it completely, and would I be able to be good in word problems. help guys pls. and thank u =) </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #470405 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=josmiceli><B>josmiceli(19441)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=josmiceli><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=josmiceli><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=470405\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi, <BR>\n" );
document.write( "I specialize in mixture problems. You can <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Look for solutions to mixture problems<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "From an understanding point of view, you are<BR>\n" );
document.write( "given some 20% mixture and some 50% mixture. <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Then you are told that you have to end up with <BR>\n" );
document.write( "a certain quantity of 30% mixture, for example.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Note that the % that you end up with has to be<BR>\n" );
document.write( "between 20% and 50%, or it can't be solved<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Pay attention to units. The answer is usually in<BR>\n" );
document.write( "the same units, like gallons.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Right away, assign letters to the unknowns.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "That helps to get it down right away, like:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Let <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=+a+ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"+a+\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > = gallons of 20% mixture needed<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Let <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=+b+ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"+b+\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > = gallons of 50% mixture needed<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Then, you are usually able to make two more statements:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "<IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=+.2a+ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"+.2a+\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > = gallons of concentrate ( acid or whatever ) in 20% mixture<BR>\n" );
document.write( "<IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=+.5b+ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"+.5b+\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > = gallons of concentrate in 50% mixture<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Get this down right away<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Then, usually, you are able to say:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "<IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=+a+%2B+b+ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"+a+%2B+b+\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > = the given final quantity in gallons or whatever<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Then you can say:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "<IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=+%28+.2a+%2B+.5b+%29+%2F+%28+a+%2B+b+%29+=+.3+ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"+%28+.2a+%2B+.5b+%29+%2F+%28+a+%2B+b+%29+=+.3+\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" ><BR>\n" );
document.write( "That's all you need to solve problem. Note that <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=+a+%2B+b+ ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"+a+%2B+b+\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" ><BR>\n" );
document.write( "is given .<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Hope this helps. Go for easier ones and work up to harder ones\r<BR>\n" );
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