SOLUTION: How many gallons of a 60​% antifreeze solution must be mixed with 100 gallons of 10​% antifreeze to get a mixture that is 50​% ​antifreeze? Use the​ six-step method.

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Question 1151857: How many gallons of a 60​% antifreeze solution must be mixed with 100 gallons of 10​% antifreeze to get a mixture that is 50​% ​antifreeze? Use the​ six-step method.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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G gallons of 60%
100 gallons of 10%
G+100 gallons of the finished solution

60G%2B%2810%29%28100%29=50%28G%2B100%29------------Solve this for G.