Question

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Answer 1

Martina combined different amounts of water, vinegar, and rubbing alcohol to make 38 milliliters (ml) of a solution for a science experiment. The amount of water was x ml. The amount of vinegar was 8 ml less than that of water, and the amount of rubbing alcohol was half the amount of vinegar. This is represented in the equation below.
x + (x – 8) + 1/2 (x – 8) = 38
What was the difference in the amounts of water and rubbing alcohol Martina combined?

Answer 2

A: 8 ml
B: 14 ml
C: 18 ml
D: 20 ml

Answer 3

@mathmale

Answer 4

@KingGeorge

Answer 5

@karendiaz123

Answer 6

just tell me what you think it is

Answer 7

you have to find x thenfind x-8 and finally (1/2)(x-8)

Answer 8

i got x=20

Answer 9

x + x - 8 + x/2 - 4 = 38
2x + x/2 = 38 + 8 + 4
5x/2 = 50
5x = 100
x = 20

Answer 10

It is..............................

Answer 11

correct

Answer 12

yes but now how do i find the difference

Answer 13

That's the amount of water: 20
The amount of rubbing alcohol: (1/2)(20-8) = (1/2)(12) = 6
Difference: 20-6 = 14

Answer 14

cause that is what the question is asking for

Answer 15

like that

Answer 16

ok thank you

Answer 17

welcome