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How much 75 octane gas and 90 octane gas should be blended to make 15 gallons of 88 octane gas

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75x + 90(15-x)=88(15)

75x+1350-90x = 1320

-15x + 1350 = 1320

-15x= -30

x=2

the amount of 75 octane is 2 gallons
the amount of 90 octane is 13 gallons

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