document.write( "Question 1026752: i hve 24% acetid acid and i need it to be 5%. how do i mix with water to get a 5% solution of acetic acid? \n" ); document.write( "
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i hve 24% acetid acid and i need it to be 5%. how do i mix with water to get a 5% solution of acetic acid?
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\n" ); document.write( "t = amount of 24%
\n" ); document.write( "w = amount of water
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\n" ); document.write( "24t + 0*w = (t + w)*5
\n" ); document.write( "24t = 5t + 5w
\n" ); document.write( "w = 19*t/5
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