Write a system of two equations using x and y to represent the following problem. A chemist is mixing two solutions together. The chemist wants 100 gallons when complete. He is mixing a 24% solution with a 50% solution to get a 36% solution. How many gallons of each will he use?

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hero · Answer

x + y = 100
.24x + .50y = .36*100

anonymous · Answer

The answer is 36?

hero · Answer

No, that's just the systems of equations. You still have to find x and y

anonymous · Answer

Oh okay.

anonymous · Answer

Im still a little lost..

hero · Answer

I can show you what to do. I can post a vyew. Vyew is a platform with an online whiteboard. It has a voice option which will enable me to communicate with you. If you're interested, I can post a link.

anonymous · Answer

Do I have to talk? Or can I just chat you while your doing this

hero · Answer

You don't have to talk. I prefer if you did, but it is not required.

anonymous · Answer

I don't really want to if thats okay. 
But it would be great if you could show me how to do this..

hero · Answer

I know my explanations were weird, but hopefully you got the gist of it. 

x = 53.8462 gallons
y = 46.1538 gallons

anonymous · Answer

I did. You were a big help!