SOLUTION: To mix paint, I need 2 parts water to every 3 parts of the colour yellow. How much colour will I need if I want to mix 2 litres?

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Question 723913: To mix paint, I need 2 parts water to every 3 parts of the colour yellow.
How much colour will I need if I want to mix 2 litres?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = the liters of color needed
+2+-+x+ = the liters of water needed
given:
+3+%2F+2+=+x+%2F+%28+2+-+x+%29+
+3%2A%28+2+-+x+%29++=+2x+
+6+-+3x+=+2x+
+5x+=+6+
+x+=+6%2F5+
+x+=+1.2+
1.2 liters of color is needed