SOLUTION: I need to make a 6% solution from a 22% solution. How do I do this?

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Question 828309: I need to make a 6% solution from a 22% solution.
How do I do this?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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you must add water, assuming that water is the solution's solvent.
the question is, how much water should you add?
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22x + 0y = 6(x + y)
where:
x = volume of 22% solution
y = volume of water
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22x + 0y = 6(x + y)
22x = 6x + 6y
y = (16/6)x
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answer:
y = (8/3)x
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