Are you sure it is correct because for each one your just doubling the number. 2+2=4. 4+4=8. 8+8=16. I think its suppose to be 16+16= 32 and so on, but I may be wrong
Add 1/3 on both sides
a= 1
X liters of 10% + (30 - x) liters of 22% = 30 liters of 15%
<span>Plugging in the numbers </span>
<span>x(10) + (30 - x)22 = 30(15) </span>
<span>Distribute </span>
<span>10x + 660 - 22x = 450 </span>
<span>Combine like terms </span>
<span>-12x = -210 </span>
<span>Divide both sides by -12 </span>
<span>x = 17.5 </span>
<span>30 - x = 12.5 </span>
<span>17.5 liters of 10% + 12.5 liters of 22% = 30 liters of 15%
THE TRICK IS TO JUST USE ONLY ONE VARIABLE</span>