document.write( "Question 852956: want to confirm my answer here on mixture quesiton for homework
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document.write( "how many gallons of 30% salt solution must be added to 5 gallons of 10% salt solution 
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document.write( "to yield a solution of 17.5% salt
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document.write( " .30x + .10(5gal) = .175(5gal + x)
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document.write( " .30x + .10(5gal) = .175(5gal) + .175x
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document.write( "           x = .075(5gal)/.125 = 3gal \n" );
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