Brass is made from a mixture of copper and other elements. A mixture that is 80% copper is combined with a mixture that is 60% copper, resulting in 100 pounds of brass that is 65% copper.Which equation can be used to find x, the amount of 60% mixture used to create the 65% mixture?

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0.8(100 – x) + 0.6x = 100(0.65)

Solving Mixture Problems

Brass is made from a mixture of copper and other elements. A mixture that is 80% copper is combined with a mixture that is 60% copper, resulting in 100 pounds of brass that is 65% copper.Which equation can be used to find x, the amount of 60% mixture used to create the 65% mixture?

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