document.write( "Question 902272: how many gallons of 30% antifreeze should be mixed with 10 gallons of 75% anitfreeze to obtain a 55% antifreeze mixture \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #547321 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 0.3*x+0.75*10=0.55(10+x) \n" ); document.write( "0.3*x+7.5=5.5+0.55x \n" ); document.write( "0.3x-0.55x=5.5-7.5 \n" ); document.write( "-0.25x=-2 \n" ); document.write( "x=8 liters at 30% is added to 10 liters of 75% to get 18 liters at 55% \n" ); document.write( "check \n" ); document.write( "0.3*8+0.75*10=0.55(10+8) \n" ); document.write( "2.4+7.5=0.55(18) \n" ); document.write( "9.9=9.9 \n" ); document.write( "ok \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |