document.write( "Question 132385: How many pounds of walnuts sell for $4.79 per pound must be mied with 4 pounds of cashews that sell for $4.90 per pound if the mixture is to sell for $4.84 per pound \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #96802 by checkley71(8403) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4.79x+4*4.90=(4+x)4.84 \n" ); document.write( "4.79x+19.6=19.36+4.84x \n" ); document.write( "4.79x-4.84x=19.36-19.6 \n" ); document.write( "-.05x=-.24 \n" ); document.write( "x=-.24/.05 \n" ); document.write( "x=4.8 pounds of $4.79 walnuts are required. \n" ); document.write( "proof: \n" ); document.write( "4.79*4.8+19.6=(4+4.8)4.84 \n" ); document.write( "22.292+19.6=8.8*4.84 \n" ); document.write( "42.592=42.592 \n" ); document.write( " |