SOLUTION: How many pounds of candy selling at $3.75/lb should be mixed with 39 pounds of candy selling at $5/lb to produce a mixture that should sell at $4.25/lb?

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Question 368375: How many pounds of candy selling at $3.75/lb should be mixed with 39 pounds of candy selling at $5/lb to produce a mixture that should sell at $4.25/lb?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is your equation:
3.75x + 5(39) = 4.25(x + 39)
Can you take it from here?