Question 1e3c233e

Algebra - Systems of two linear equations in two variables

A sample of a certain alloy has a total mass of 50.0 grams and is 50.0% silicon by mass. The sample was created by combining two pieces of different alloys. The first piece was 30.0% silicon by mass and the second piece was 80.0% silicon by mass. What was the mass, in grams, of the silicon in the second piece? 

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