document.write( "Question 904747: Brett has 2 gallons of 35% antifreeze. How many gallons of 100% antifreeze should he add to the solution to produce a solution of 50% antifreeze? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #548891 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1*x+0.35*2=0.5(2+x) \n" ); document.write( "1*x+0.7=1+0.5x \n" ); document.write( "1x-0.5x=1-0.7 \n" ); document.write( "0.5x=0.3 \n" ); document.write( "x=0.6 gal of 100% is added to 2 gal of 35% to get 2.6 gal at 50% \n" ); document.write( "check \n" ); document.write( "1*0.6+0.35*2=0.5(2+0.6) \n" ); document.write( "0.6+0.7=0.5(2.6) \n" ); document.write( "1.3=1.3 \n" ); document.write( "ok \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |