SOLUTION: the chosen color was three parts forest green to one part antique ivory. Julia needs eight gallons of paint to do the job. how many quarts of each color should she buy to do the jo

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Question 1068929: the chosen color was three parts forest green to one part antique ivory. Julia needs eight gallons of paint to do the job. how many quarts of each color should she buy to do the job?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 gallons is 32 quarts.

x, how many of green
y, how many of ivory

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