Algebra Word Problem: Mixture

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[@jim2376]

No need to use decimals. You can use integers and get the same answer. Eliminates possible misplacement of a decimal point. 10x + (35)(80) = 30(x + 80) gives the same answer of 20 liters.

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[@alster724]

I used a combination of the fraction conversion and the Gaussian Elimination method to solve this problem. First, I converted each decimal into fractions... x/10+4/5(35)=3y/10 _eq1_ x+80=y _eq2_ 10[x/10+28=3y/10] (Multiply eq. 1 by 10) x+280=3y x+80=y (New set of equations) x-3y=-280 x-y= -80 (rearrange each equation in ax+by=c form) -(x-3y=-280) x-y= -80 (multiply eq 1 by -1) -x+3y= 280 x-y = -80 (new set of equations) 2y= 200 (Elimination method) y= 100 liters (35% solution) x+80= 100 x= 20 liters(10% solution)

[@imnophd]

Great video! The drawings really helped me understand the problem a lot better.

[@teev7]

Thanks for the video! This was a difficult concept for me to really grasp. The only thing I've done differently was I got rid of those decimals by multiplying each of them by 100 before actually solving the equation.

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Man I rocked that problem. Ready for university...

[@george_moussa]

Yo thanks for the example! The only thing I would change is that where you put (x + 80)L, you could have just put y instead. Thanks for the solution problem example again!!!!!!!!!

[@Casey5693]

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Did you pass it

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How many liters of pure water must be added to 50 liters of salt solution to make a salt solution that has 10% salt?

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[@Xinkgs]

Hey at the end of the problem is not 0.20 is ''0.30'' How can you solve the problem with that 0.20 I know you are going to get a 0.20 but that step is confusing to me I can't see from where is that 0.20 coming from.. Thanks for the Teaching..

[@billy.7113]

In East Asia, 5th graders are taught to solve this type of problems with arithmetic. This one is a ratio problem. Algebra is NOT needed. In America, that kind of math teaching is totally missing in elementary schools.

[@gaganb]

Bill Y. Agreed..

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BeatzHD But it still holds the fact, Asian school as far more advanced in all sorts of subjects.... Expecially science and maths

[@billy.7113]

80(0.35/0.3 - 1) ÷ (1 - 0.1/0.3) = 80 × 1/6 ÷ 2/3 = 20 If you learned elementary math in Asia and learned well, you will understand.

[@davidnoelvillalon8363]

if you would solve it as a ratio and proportion problem, would you mind sharing how you solve it?

[@teev7]

Bill Y. Thanks for sharing that!

[@alexcordero6672]

The problem with mixture equations (for me) is that if you move that table around just a little bit, I'm lost again. I just tried to solve a mixture problem where the instead of x+80 (adding to a solution) it was x-80. I can calculate the equation but I still can't visualize the problem.

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[@Nessie100EC]

I understand it!! but when I try a different problem on my own my head goes blank =(

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Thank you, now I understand mixture problems....

[@technoglitch4646]

How did it become -0.30x?

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[@methodsofproblemsolving7934]

Hello sir, Please, solve the following problem using algebra: Beaker A and B are filled with acid and water in the ratio 2:5 and 7:3 respectively.In what ratio,mixture A and B to be mixed together so that the ratio of acid and water in the resultant mixture to be 2:3?

[@jesuisravi]

thanks for the clear explanation.. I got it.

[@tinanyabali9492]

how much of each of the two chemicals are mixed in the can, for example, 20% and 80% or 50% - 50%?

[@dougwarner59]

30% of salt solution and 70% of the other.

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If you like formulas: (C1*V1+C2*V2)/Vtotal = Ctotal Solve for whichever variable the question asks.

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[@ThePoeticAngel]

I think I get it now. So if i were to take the answer 20 and replace it with the x variable he put on the third cup he drew it will equal 100! (20 + 80) = 100

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[@NgocPham-ws3nd]

So usefulll@omg, check this, I had the same one as yours, I really had a hard time to solve this kind of exercises. How many liters of 60% acid solution must be mixed with a 75% acid solution to get 20 liters of a 72% solution?? Answer : 4 liters

[@shahidahahmad1789]

This is a systems scenario. You would want to create two separate equations and used both to help create a common solution. ( two variables involved)

[@jtlbb2]

Thanks, but I already knew how to do that problem :) I was trying to give him hints, not set up the problem for him. Otherwise, he won't learn how to do it for himself.

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[@louise4493]

I had this problem and i cant figure it out, How many liters of distilled water must be added to 80 ltrs. of 60% acid solution to obtain a 50% acid solution? how ...

[@igals2343]

let x be the amount of distilled water that needs to be added. If there are 80 liters of an acid solution, and 60% is acid, then there's 48 liters of acid, and 32 liters of water. we know that 48/80=60%=0.6, because that's the part of the acid in the solution. So, now we add x water, we add nothing to the acid part, but we do add something to the total acid solution. So now: 48/(80+x)=0.5

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thanks very much, my notes got stolen and I forgot my last 3 months of algebra :( so im strugglin, even as freshman

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That's actually a really easy problem to do. I think you're just trying to bait them into doing your homework for you. Your problem isn't any different than his, just remember you're adding 100% alcohol solution to your 15%.

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Why are there comments 12 years ago when this was posted 6 years ago lol

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[@cobogent4586]

how des 20 liters of ten percent plus 80 liters of 35 percent ad up to 30?

[@dougwarner59]

10% of 20 liters is 2 liters, 35% of 80 liters is 28 liters; 2 liters +28 liters = 30 liters. the total amount is 100 liters (80 liters + 20 liters) 30% of a 100 liters is 30 liters.

[@2tonesg]

he subtracted 0.30 from both sides. 0.30-0.10=0.20

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[@mghf9229]

Where in the world that 0.20 came from

[@TammyBoy]

subtract .30 on both sides to get x by itself

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