Thermodynamic: Conservation of Energy Question

In summary, a mixing tank initially contains 50 kg of water at 25°C. Two valves and a single outlet valve are opened, causing two water streams with a flow rate of 5 kg/min each to enter the tank, and a single exit stream with a flow rate of 10 kg/min to leave. The temperature of the inlet streams are 80°C and 50°C respectively. The tank is well mixed, so the temperature of the outlet stream is always the same as the temperature of the water in the tank. The correct equilibrium temperature can be determined using heat capacity, but the speaker was unable to find the correct answer. They were asked to show their work.
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The mixing tank shown here initially contains 50 kg of water at 25°C. Suddenly the two valves and the single outlet valve are opened so that two water streams, each with a flow rate of 5 kg/min, flow into the tank, and a single exit stream with a flow rate of 10 kg/min leaves the tank. The temperature of one inlet stream is 80°C, and that of the other is 50°C. the tank is well mixed, so that the temperature of the outlet stream is always the same as the temperature of the water in the tank.

My (wrong) approach

I let the final temperature be T, and tried to find the equilibrium temperature using heat capacity. However, I am unable to get the correct answer.
 
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Related to Thermodynamic: Conservation of Energy Question

What is the law of conservation of energy?

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed from one form to another.

What is thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, energy, and work.

What is the first law of thermodynamics?

The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of conservation of energy, states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant.

How is the conservation of energy applied in thermodynamics?

In thermodynamics, the conservation of energy is applied through the first law, which states that the total energy of a system remains constant, even as it undergoes changes or transformations.

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