SOLUTION: A solution containing 30% juice is mixed with a solution containing 10% juice to make a 100 gallon solution of 12% juice. How much of the 30% solution was used?

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Question 332967: A solution containing 30% juice is mixed with a solution containing 10% juice to make a 100 gallon solution of 12% juice. How much of the 30% solution was used?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is the equation you need:
0.30x + 0.10x = 0.12(2x + 100)