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document.write( "How much of an alloy that is 20% copper should be mixed with 200 ounces of an alloy that is 50% copper in order to get an alloy that is 30% copper? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #84333 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .5*200+.2X=.3(200+X) \n" ); document.write( "100+.2X=60+.3X \n" ); document.write( ".2X-.3X=60-100 \n" ); document.write( "-.1X=-40 \n" ); document.write( "X=-40/-.1 \n" ); document.write( "X=400 OUNCES OF 20% COPPER. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( ".5*200+.2*400=.3(200+400) \n" ); document.write( "100+80=.3*600 \n" ); document.write( "100+80=180 \n" ); document.write( "180=180 \n" ); document.write( " |