You need to add a -1
We can find this by setting up the equation like so
x + (-6) + 12 + 15 / 4 = 5
x + 21 = 20
x = 20 -21
x = -1
Now if we insert -1 where x is located in the equation, you will get a means of 5
Answer:
The number of liters of 25% acid solution = x = 160 liters
The number of liters of 40% acid solution = y = 80 liters
Step-by-step explanation:
Let us represent:
The number of liters of 25% acid solution = x
The number of liters of 40% acid solution = y
Our system of Equations =
x + y = 240 liters....... Equation 1
x = 240 - y
A 25% acid solution must be added to a 40% solution to get 240 liters of 30% acid solution.
25% × x + 40% × y = 240 liters × 30%
0.25x+ 0.4y = 72...... Equation 2
We substitute 240 - y for x in Equation 2
0.25(240 - y)+ 0.4y = 72
60 - 0.25y + 0.4y = 72
Collect like terms
- 0.25y + 0.4y = 72 - 60
0.15y = 12
y = 12/0.15
y = 80 Liters
Solving for x
x = 240 - y
x = 240 liters - 80 Liters
x = 160 liters
Therefore,
The number of liters of 25% acid solution = x = 160 liters
The number of liters of 40% acid solution = y = 80 liters
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Answer:
2 1/2 cups
Step-by-step explanation:
A proportion says the ratio of one thing to another is the same for different amounts. Here, we want cups, so we can use the proportion ...
cups/people = 2/12 = x/15 . . . . . where x is the number we want to find
Multiplying by 15 gives ...
x = 15(2/12) = 5/2 = 2 1/2
You will need 2 1/2 cups of zucchini to feed 15 people with the same recipe.
3.9 and 5.3, when rounded off and mult. together, produce the product 20.
Thus, the decimal point must follow the first two digits of your answer, whether estimate or "exact."
3.9*5.3 = 20.67 by calculator.
