Answer:
2 gallons of pure alcohol
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x represent the number of gallons of pure alcohol needed, and create an equation:
4(0.25) + x(1) = (x + 4)0.5
1 + x = 0.5x + 2
x = 0.5x + 1
0.5x = 1
x = 2
So, 2 gallons of pure alcohol should be added.
you don't need to know this for real life situations but for school you do need to know it, i dont know how to do this but here's a link to the same question you have but it's explained on how to solve it
https://www.wyzant.com/resources/answers/499729/fireworks_can_go_up_to_1000_feet_in_around_3_seconds_what_s_is_it_s_average_vertical_speed_in_feet_per_second_and_miles_per_hour
((Also i'm a fellow ARMY as well =) ))
180-24=5
180-56=34
Both are equal
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The answer would be y=1/7x-4