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document.write( "You need to mix water with a 9% solution to get an 8% solution.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "0.09x + 0*(36-x) = 0.08*36<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "9x = 8*36<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 32 ounces (amt of 9% solution)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "36-x = 4 ounces (amt of water needed)<BR>\n" );
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