document.write( "Question 810029: If peanuts cost $5 per pound and cashews cost $8 per pound, how many pounds of peanuts and cashews should be mixed to get 60 pounds of mixed nuts to be sold at $6 per pound? I need help setting up a system of equation \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #487907 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Do it like this one. Only the numbers are different. \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "Amanda wants to make 8 gal. of a 20% saline solution by mixing together a 56% saline solution and a 8% saline solution. How much of each solution must she use? \n" ); document.write( "================ \n" ); document.write( "e = amount of 8% \n" ); document.write( "f = amount of 56% \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "e+ f = 8 (total solution) \n" ); document.write( "8e + 56f = 20*8 (total saline) \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "e+ f = 8 \n" ); document.write( "e + 7f = 20 \n" ); document.write( "------------ Subtract \n" ); document.write( "-6f = -12 \n" ); document.write( "f = 2 \n" ); document.write( "e = 6 \n" ); document.write( " |