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document.write( "SOLUTION A: __________ OUNCES\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #527252 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .80x + .50(150oz-x) = .6(150oz) \n" ); document.write( " x = .1(150oz)/.3 = 50oz 80% solution etc |