document.write( "Question 67604: A solution of 71% pesticide is to be mixed with a solution of 49% pesticide to form 44 liters of a 51% solution. How much of the 71% solution should you use? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #48113 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .71x+.49(44-X)=.51*44 \n" ); document.write( ".71X+21.56-.49X=22.44 \n" ); document.write( ".71X-.49X=22.44-21.56 \n" ); document.write( ".22X=.88 \n" ); document.write( "X=.88/.22 \n" ); document.write( "X=4 LITERS OF 71% PESTICIDE. \n" ); document.write( "44-4=40 LITERS OF 49% PESTICIDE. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( ".71*4+.49*40=22.44 \n" ); document.write( "2.84+19.6=22.44 \n" ); document.write( "22.44=22.44 \n" ); document.write( " |