SOLUTION: Mr. Parker will mix antifreeze and water in a ratio of 2 to 1 he needs 27 quarts of the antifreeze and water mixture how much antifreeze and water should mr. Parker mix together?

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Question 828788: Mr. Parker will mix antifreeze and water in a ratio of 2 to 1 he needs 27 quarts of the antifreeze and water mixture how much antifreeze and water should mr. Parker mix together?
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Mr. Parker will mix antifreeze and water in a ratio of 2 to 1 he needs 27 quarts of the antifreeze and water mixture how much antifreeze and water should mr. Parker mix together?
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2 to 1 is the same as 2x to x.
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Equation:
2x + x = 27
3x = 27
x = 9 quarts of water
2x = 18 quarts of antifreeze
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