If the fraction (352/x-10) is equivalent to -22, find the value of x.
1 answer:
Answer:
The value of x is -6
Step-by-step explanation:
Let us equate the fraction by its equivalent
∵ = -22
→ Multiply both sides by (x - 10) to cancel the denominator of the left side
∴ × (x - 10) = -22 × (x - 10)
∴ 352 = -22(x - 10)
→ Simplify the right side by multiplying -22 by the bracket (x - 10)
∵ 352 = -22(x) - 22(-10)
∴ 352 = -22x + 220
→ Add 22x to both sides
∵ 22x + 352 = -22x + 22x + 220
∴ 22x + 352 = 220
→ Subtract 352 from both sides
∴ 22x + 352 - 352 = 220 - 352
∴ 22x = - 132
→ Divide both sides by 22 to find x
∴
∴ x = -6
∴ The value of x is -6
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5.6 gallons.
Step-by-step explanation:
If we take x gallons of 25% grape juice then it will contain gallons of pure grape juice.
Again, if we take y gallons of 75% grape juice then it will contain gallons of pure grape juice.
If we mix them then the total volume will become x + y = 7 gallons ...... (1)
Again the mixture will become 35% juice.
So,
⇒ 0.25x + 0.75y = 0.35x + 0.35y
⇒0.1x = 0.4y
⇒x = 4y........ (2)
Now, solving equations (1) and (2) we get, 5y = 7, ⇒ y = 1.4 gallons
Hence, x = 4y = 5.6 gallons
Therefore, the 25% grape juice was mixed by 5.6 gallons. (Answer)