SOLUTION: How many pounds of coffee beans that costs $6 per pound should be added to 10 pounds of coffee beans that costs $10 per pound to have a new blend of coffee that costs $7 per pound?

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Question 1067516: How many pounds of coffee beans that costs $6 per pound should be added to 10 pounds of coffee beans that costs $10 per pound to have a new blend of coffee that costs $7 per pound? (Enter an exact number.)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, how many pounds of the $6 per pound coffee?

6x%2B10%2A10=7%28x%2B10%29


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6x%2B100=7x%2B70
100-70=x
highlight%28x=30%29