document.write( "Question 123078: A mechanic is working on a car with a 20-qt radiator containing a 60% antifreeze solution. HOw much of the solution should he drain and replace with pure water to get a solution that is 50% antifreeze. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #90320 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .6(20-X)=.5*20 \n" ); document.write( "12-.6X=10 \n" ); document.write( "-.6X=10-12 \n" ); document.write( "-.6X=-2 \n" ); document.write( "X=-2/-.6 \n" ); document.write( "X=3.33 QT NEEDS TO BE DRAINED & REPLACED WITH PURE WATER. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( ".6(20-3.33)=.5*20 \n" ); document.write( ".6*16.67=10 \n" ); document.write( "10=10 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |