Given the equation C = 8.5x + 6y, create a word problem in which this would be the applicable equation. Solve the equation for either x or y and explain what is being solved for in your situation.

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A mixture of 8.5L water and 6L milk , find the equation for milk.

Let the mixture=C

Water=x and

Milk=y

We have the equation
C=8.5x+6y

The equation for milk is
6y=C-8.5x
y=(C-8.5x)/6

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