SOLUTION: I have 5 gallons of 70% glycol solution. I need to have only a 50% solution. How much water must I add to 5 gallons to make a 50% solution.

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Question 816283: I have 5 gallons of 70% glycol solution. I need to have only a 50% solution.
How much water must I add to 5 gallons to make a 50% solution.
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Hi,

I have 5 gallons of 70% glycol solution. I need to have only a 50% solution.

How much water 'x' must I add to 5 gallons to make a 50% solution.

 70%2A5+%2B+x+=+50%28x%2B5%29    | After multiplying thru by 100

Solve for x