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Marrrta [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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$0.04x+24(.12)=0.1(x+24)\\0.04x+2.88= 0.1x+2.4\\2.88= 0.06x+2.4\\0.48=0.06x\\x=8$

so 8 pounds of 4% solution of borax

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