Write an algebraic equation for the following problem and then solve it. A landscaping company needs 180 gallons of 13% fertilizer to fertilize the shrubs in an office park. They have in stock 20% fertilizer and 10" fertilizer. How much of each type should they mix together? ACCO Let x = the number of gallons of 20% fertilizer to be used. Write an expression, in terms of x, that is equal to "180 gallons of 13% fertilizer". 4 -0.13(180) (Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression.)

Write an algebraic equation for the following problem and then solve it. A landscaping company needs 180 gallons of 13% fertilizer to fertilize the shrubs in an office park. They have in stock 20% fertilizer and 10" fertilizer. How much of each type should they mix together? ACCO Let x = the number of gallons of 20% fertilizer to be used. Write an expression, in terms of x, that is equal to "180 gallons of 13% fertilizer". 4 -0.13(180) (Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression.)

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations And Inequalities

Section2.1: Solve Equations Using The Subtraction And Addition Properties Of Equality

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