Question

Algebra 2 Word Problem: Set up using 2 variables & 2 equations:
"A chemist has one solution that is 25% acid and a second that is 50% acid. How many liters of each should be mixed to get 10L of a solution that is 40% acid?"

Answer 1

Ok, this is nearly identical to the last one. It uses the same reasoning.
Try it your self first and let me know what you get.

Answer 2

ok give me a moment

Answer 3

Eq1: x+y = 10 L
eq2: .25x+.50y=.40(10L)

Answer 4

solving now

Answer 5

That should do it.

Answer 6

x=4 and y =6