SOLUTION: How many liters of every type of alcohol solution should be mixed to produce 35 liters that is 70% alcohol if type A solution is 50% alcohol and type B is 85% alcohol?

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Question 1114272: How many liters of every type of alcohol solution should be mixed to produce 35 liters that is 70% alcohol if type A solution is 50% alcohol and type B is 85% alcohol?
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How many liters of EACH type of alcohol solution should be mixed to produce 35 liters that is 70% alcohol if type A solution is 50% alcohol and type B is 85% alcohol?
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x liters of 50% alcohol, the type A
35-x liters of type B 85% alcohol

50x%2B85%2835-x%29=70%2A35
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