Question

Soybean meal is 18% protein; cornmeal is 9% protein. How many lbs of each should be mixed together to get a 360lb mix that is 15% protein?
(application of linear equations)

Answer 1

18%x+9%y=360 * 15%

Answer 2

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Answer 3

x+y=360 equation 2

Answer 4

s+c=360
(18/100)s + 9/100)c=15*360

Answer 5

solve them and you'll have your answer (linear systems of equations)

Answer 6

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Answer 7

240.0 and 120 is the answer

Answer 8

and you are welcome