Let’s call the number of gallons of 30% solution “x”. If we mix together 40 gallons and x gallons of solution, we’re going to come out with a total of 40 + x gallons of that 20% solution. Mathematically, this is
40(12%) + x(30%) = (40 + x)(20%)
With the percents as decimals:
40(0.12) + x(0.3) = (40 + x)(0.2)
Simplifying, we have:
4.8 + 0.3x = 8 + 0.2x
Collecting the x terms on one side and the constants on the other:
0.1x = 3.2
And multiplying both sides by 10 to find x:
x = 32
So, you’ll need 32 gallons of 30% solution to yield 40 + 32 = 72 gallons of 20% solution.
The half life of the substance is 6.92 days.
<h3>What is the Half life ?</h3>
Half life can be defined as the time required to reduce the concentration to half of its initial value.
Here the equation given is

The concentration will reduce to half therefore

so,

ln 0.5 = - 0.1001 * t(1/2)
-0.693 = -.1001 * t(1/2)
t(1/2) = 6.92 days.
Therefore the half life of the substance is 6.92 days.
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Answer:
1/5... 1 on top 5 on bottom
Step-by-step explanation:
sub in the values:
will now be 
now add:

simplify:
1/5
Answer:
x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
"Using the variable x for unknown number what is five more than the quotient of a number and 6 equals 7" translates into 5 + x/6 = 7.
To solve use inverse operations.

Answer:
2x plus 3 hope this helps. Mark as brainlist