Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Modeling with Equations - 1.7 Exercises - Page 75: 19

Answer

concentration of salt in the mixture = $\frac{25}{x+3}$

Work Step by Step

amount of salt =25 oz amount of brine mixture = 3 gal amount of water added = x gal total concentration = x+3 gal so the concentration of salt in the mixture = $\frac{25}{x+3}$
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