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document.write( "acid + acid = acid<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.25x + 0.40*80 = 0.30(x+80)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "25x + 40*80 = 30x + 30*80<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-5x = -10*80<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 160 liters (amt. of 25% solution to add)<BR>\n" );
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