Faith mixes 14 liters of 12% acid solution with a 30% acid solution, which results in an 18% acid solution. let x represent the

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Faith mixes 14 liters of 12% acid solution with a 30% acid solution, which results in an 18% acid solution. let x represent the

number of liters of 30% acid solution used, and let y represent the number of liters of mixture. which system of equations can be used to find the number of liters of 30% acid solution in the mixture?

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garri49 [273] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-12T09:15:05+03:00

garri49 [273]2 years ago

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<span>.14(12)+.30x=.18y where "y" = .14*x Solution as follows: 1.68+.30x=2.52+.18x then .30x-.18x=2.52-1.68 then .12x=.84 therefore x=7</span>