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Write a system of equations and solve. A chemist wants to make a 10% solution of fertilizer. How much water and how much of a 30% solution should the chemist mix to get 30 L of a 10% solution?

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Answer:

x=10 L of .30 solution

x+y=30

y=20 L water

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