document.write( "Question 124563: How many pounds of candyworth $3.60 per pound must be added to 10 pounds of chocolate worth $2.40 per pound to form a mixture worth $3.30 per pound? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #91306 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3.6x+2.4*10=3.3(x+10) \n" ); document.write( "3.6x+24=3.3x+33 \n" ); document.write( "3.6x-3.3x=33-24 \n" ); document.write( ".3x=9 \n" ); document.write( "x=9/.3 \n" ); document.write( "x=30 pounds of $3.60 candy is needed. \n" ); document.write( "proof. \n" ); document.write( "3.6*30+2.4*10=3.3*40 \n" ); document.write( "108+24=132 \n" ); document.write( "132=132\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |