document.write( "Question 972904: how much 50% antifreeze solution and 30% antifreeze solution should be combined to give 85 gallons of 38% antifreeze solution \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #595146 by josgarithmetic(39617) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Let x be how much of the 30% antifreeze to use.
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