SOLUTION: Please help me solve this word problem: How many gallons of a 12% indicator solution must be mixed with a 20% indicator solution to get 10 gal of a 14% solution? I do not even

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Question 613842: Please help me solve this word problem:
How many gallons of a 12% indicator solution must be mixed with a 20% indicator solution to get 10 gal of a 14% solution?
I do not even know where to begin working on this problem! Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(12%)x + (20%)(10 - x) = (14%)(10)