document.write( "Question 815426: How much of a 70%-alcohol solution must be mixed with 50 gallons of a 23%-alcohol solution to obtain a solution that is 60% alcohol? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #490961 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .7x+.23*50=.6*(x+50) \n" ); document.write( "0.7x+11.5 = 0.6 x+30. \n" ); document.write( "0.1 x=18.5 \n" ); document.write( "x = 185. \n" ); document.write( "since 60 is so close to 70 you know it is going to be a lot \n" ); document.write( " |