document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=986158>Question 986158</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A trail mix comprised of 66% peanuts is being mixed with a trail mix variety that is 73% peanuts to create a 28 lb. bag of trail mix that is 68% peanuts. How many pounds of the 66% peanuts trail mix must be used? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "peanuts + peanuts = peanuts<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "0.66x + 0.73(28-x) = 0.68*28<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "66x + 73*28 - 73x = 68*28<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-7x = -5*28<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 5*4 = 20 lb (amt. of 66% peanuts needed)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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