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A company has 35%35\% and 3%3\% hydrogen peroxide solutions. They need an 8L8\text{L} container with a 12%12\% concentration of hydrogen peroxide. How much of the 3%3\% hydrogen peroxide solution should they include in the container?

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Q. A company has 35%35\% and 3%3\% hydrogen peroxide solutions. They need an 8L8\text{L} container with a 12%12\% concentration of hydrogen peroxide. How much of the 3%3\% hydrogen peroxide solution should they include in the container?
  1. Define variables: Let xx be the amount of 3%3\% solution and (8x)(8 - x) be the amount of 35%35\% solution.
  2. Set up equation: Set up the equation: 0.03x+0.35(8x)=0.12×80.03x + 0.35(8 - x) = 0.12 \times 8.
  3. Distribute and simplify: Distribute and simplify: 0.03x+2.80.35x=0.960.03x + 2.8 - 0.35x = 0.96.
  4. Combine like terms: Combine like terms: 0.32x+2.8=0.96-0.32x + 2.8 = 0.96.
  5. Subtract and simplify: Subtract 2.82.8 from both sides: 0.32x=0.962.8-0.32x = 0.96 - 2.8.
  6. Calculate right side: Calculate the right side: 0.32x=1.84-0.32x = -1.84.
  7. Solve for x: Divide by 0.32-0.32 to solve for x: x=1.840.32x = \frac{-1.84}{-0.32}.
  8. Calculate x: Calculate xx: x=5.75x = 5.75.

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