Question 162206
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{{{A+W=100lbs}}} -------------> EQN 1, Almond and walnuts mixed produced 100lbs
In EQN 1 we get,
{{{A=100lbs-W}}} -------------> EQN 2
Also take note,
{{{4.50A+2.50W=100lbs(3.23/lb)}}} -------------------> EQN 3
Subst. EQN 2 in EQN 3:
{{{4.50(100-W)+2.50W=323}}}, distribute
{{{450-4.50W-2.50W=323}}}, combine similar terms
{{{450-323=4.50-2.50W}}}
{{{127=2W}}} --------> {{{cross(127)63.5/cross(2)=cross(2)W/cross(2)}}}
{{{highlight(W=63.5lbs)}}}
For Almonds, go back EQN 2,
{{{A=100-63.50}}}
{{{highlight(A=36.50lbs)}}}
In doubt? Go back EQN 3,
{{{4.50(36.50)+2.50(63.50)=100(3.23)}}}
{{{164.25+158.75=323}}}
{{{323=323}}}
Thank you,
Jojo</pre>