SOLUTION: How many milliliters of a 10% acid solution must be added to 55 milliliters of a 80% acid solution to create a 50% acid solution?

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Question 1080279: How many milliliters of a 10% acid solution must be added to 55 milliliters of a 80% acid solution to create a 50% acid solution?
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Let x = the milliliters

Here is the set up:

0.10x + 55(0.80) = 0.50(x + 55)

Solve for x.