Question 1073448
Just for the cost of the mixture:


x,  how many pounds chocolate covered almonds
50-x, how much peanuts


{{{(6.5x+4(50-x))=6*50}}}



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ADDING JUST A LITTLE MORE DETAIL

The same assigning of variable x as done above.

Comparison of PRICE for the mixture and the two parts:

{{{(CostOfItems)/(QuantityOfItems)=TargetMixturePrice}}}


Cost for the mixture:   {{{(6.5x+4(50-x))*dollars}}}

Total mixture quantity:   {{{50*pounds}}}


The PRICES must be equal.
{{{highlight_green((6.5x+4(50-x))/50=6)}}}
Solve for x and evaluate 50-x.