SOLUTION: How do I set up the question.... How much 5% acid solution and how much 10% acid solution must be mixed to make 2.5 liters of a 7% acid solution?

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Question 819951: How do I set up the question....
How much 5% acid solution and how much 10% acid solution must be mixed to make 2.5 liters of a 7% acid solution?

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Hi,
How much 5% acid solution and how much green%28x%29 of 10% acid solution
must be mixed to make 2.5 liters of a 7% acid solution?
10x+%2B+5%282.5-x%29+=+7%282.5%29 |After multiplying thru by 100