SOLUTION: A nontoxic floor wax can be made from lemon juice and food-grade linseed oil. The amount of oil should be twice the amount of lemon juice. How much of each ingredient is needed to

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Question 484162: A nontoxic floor wax can be made from lemon juice and food-grade linseed oil. The amount of oil should be twice the amount of lemon juice. How much of each ingredient is needed to make 30 ounces of floor wax?
Let x represent the number of ounces of lemon juice and y the number of ounces of linseed oil.
Complete the system of equations.
X=
x+y=

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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oil=2 lemon
lemon+2 lemon=30 oz.
3 lemon=30
lemon=10 oz.
linseed oil=20 oz..