SOLUTION: how many gallons of pure alcohol should be mixed with 20 gal of a 15% alcohol solution to obtain a mixture that is 25% alcohol.

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Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your equation:
x + 20(0.15) = 0.25(x + 20)
Can you finish now?