SOLUTION: Solve each word problem by setting up and solving an approprite system of equations. Suppose that you one solution contains 50% alcohol and another solution contains 80% alcohol

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Question 297661: Solve each word problem by setting up and solving an approprite system of equations.
Suppose that you one solution contains 50% alcohol and another solution contains 80% alcohol. How many liters of each solution should be mixed to make 10.5 liters of a 70% alcohol solution?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.5x+.8y=10.5*.7
x+y=10.5
x=3.5 and y=7