document.write( "Question 906801: How many gallons of 30% alcohol solution and 45% alcohol solution must be mixed to get 9 gallons of 35% alcohol solution? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #550051 by richwmiller(17219) You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "a+b=9, \n" ); document.write( "0.3*a+0.45*b=0.35*9 \n" ); document.write( "a=9-b \n" ); document.write( "0.3*(9-b)+0.45*b=3.15 \n" ); document.write( "2.7-0.3b+0.45*b=3.15 \n" ); document.write( "0.15*b=0.45 \n" ); document.write( "b=3 \n" ); document.write( "a=9-b \n" ); document.write( "a=6 gal at 30% \n" ); document.write( "b=3 gal at 45% \n" ); document.write( "check \n" ); document.write( "0.3*6+0.45*3=0.35*9 \n" ); document.write( "1.8+1.35=3.15 \n" ); document.write( "3.15=3.15 \n" ); document.write( "ok \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |