I'm assuming you want us to solve for the unknown variable z
Combine like terms on the right side
Use the distributive property on the left side
Add both sides by 20 to cancel out the "-20" on the left side
Divide both sides by 10
That is the value of the known variable, z, in this equation. Let me know if you need any clarifications, thanks!
~ Padoru
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let us assume that, x liters of the 5% hydrochloric acid and y liters of the 45% hydrochloric acid solutions are combined.
As Rajan need total of 1 liter of solution, so
i.e --------------------1
As Rajan needs 5% hydrochloric acid and 45% hydrochloric acid to make a 1 liter batch of 15% hydrochloric acid, hence acid content of the mixture of two acids will be same as of the final one, so
i.e -------------2
Putting value of x from equation 1 in equation 2,
Putting the value of y in equation 1,
Therefore, Rajan must use 0.75 liters of 5% hydrochloric acid solution and 0.25 liters of 45% hydrochloric acid solution.