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One alloy contains 15% silver and a second alloy contains 40% silver. How many kilograms of each alloy are needed to make 25 kilograms of 20% of silver alloy. Can you write a system of equations.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter4: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section4.2: Solve Applications With Systems Of Equations

Problem 4.43TI: Translate to a system of equations and then solve: A Mississippi river boat cruise sailed 120 miles...

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