document.write( "Question 783493: Dr. Jones needs to mix a 25% glucose solution with a 5% glucose solution to make one liter of a 10% glucose solution. How many liters of 25% and 5% glucose solutions must be mixed?\r
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document.write( "I know its the P1V1+ P2V2= P3V3 i guess i am just having trouble setting up the specific problem. If you could help me with that I would greatly appreciate it.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #476898 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Dr. Jones needs to mix a 25% glucose solution with a 5% glucose solution to make one liter of a 10% glucose solution. \n" ); document.write( " How many liters of 25% and 5% glucose solutions must be mixed? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let x = amt of 25% solution required \n" ); document.write( "then since the total is to 1 liter \n" ); document.write( "(1-x) = amt of 5% solution \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( ".25x + .05(1-x) = .10(1) \n" ); document.write( " |