Question

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?

Answer 1

lol, I would say, stop posting the same question, but it was someone else who posted the question, not you.

Answer 2

Oh lol. Who was it?

Answer 3

I can link you to it....just a sec

Answer 4

Mmk. Thanks!

Answer 5

Weird. I think it WAS you

Answer 6

I couldn't find it. Didn't we go over this yesterday?

Answer 7

Unbelievable. I'm angry now. I know I solved this but I can't find the thread anymore.

Answer 8

I've never posted this question in my life...

Answer 9

Not, you someone else

Answer 10

The solution is still on my calculator

Answer 11

I don't know why my brain can't remember the names of the people who posts these questions. It should be able to associate name and face with question

Answer 12

Anyway....

x + y = 100
.24x + .5y = 36

That's the system

Answer 13

Lol. Ok. Thank you. Haha.