X = amount of the 18% solution
y = amount of the 40% solution
we know the 18% solution has only 18% of alcohol, the rest is maybe water or something, now, how many liters is 18%? well, 18% of anything is just (18/100) * anything, so, 18% of x is just (18/100) *x or 0.18x, and that's how many liters are there.
likewise, how many liters are there in the 40% solution? well, (40/100) * y, or 0.4y, that many.
we know the mixture has to yield 10 liters at 20% alcohol, how many liters of only alcohol is that? well, (20/100) * 10, or 2 liters.


how much of the 40% solution? well y = 10 - x
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
you might want to check someone else answer first tho
Substitue y=3x into the other equation to get 3x=-x+4. Solve this to get 4x=4 therefore x=1.
knowing this, y=3
Answer:
You would write it like -
y = 7 + 4x
or y = 4x + 7