Elementary Algebra Review Part 27

In this video lesson on elementary algebra, the focus is on solving a percent mixture problem, specifically, writing and solving an equation to determine the amount of dark chocolate needed to mix with 24 pounds of milk chocolate to create a mixture costing $4.50 per pound. By drawing a picture and assigning variables, the problem is broken down and solved using algebraic equations. The lesson also emphasizes the importance of checking the solution to ensure accuracy.

Writing and solving an equation for a percent mixture problem.

• How do you write and solve an equation for a percent mixture word problem?
• What does it mean to define a variable?
• How do you check your answer to a percent mixture word problem?
• How do you draw a picture to solve a percent mixture word problem?
• How many pounds of dark chocolate that costs $7.50 per pound must be mixed with 24 pounds of milk chocolate that costs $3.25 per pound to make a mixture that costs $4.50 per pound?
• How do you solve 750D + 325*24 = 450(D + 24)?