Answer:
y =2
Step-by-step explanation:
Substitute -10 for x:
2(-10)-9y = -38
-20-9y = -38
-9y = -18
9y = 18
y = 2
Work in amount of pure acid let x = gallons of pure acid required.
then we have the equation:-
x + 55(0.6) = 0.80(x + 55)
x + 33 = 0.80x + 44
0.20x = 11
x = 11/0.2 = 55 gallons answer