How do I find the ph without using Hasselbach's equation?

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To find the pH of a buffer solution after adding HCl without using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the user calculated the initial concentrations of acetic acid and sodium hydroxide after dilution. They created an ICE table to track the changes in concentrations due to the addition of HCl, using the dissociation constant (Ka) of acetic acid. The calculations yielded a new pH of 4.4, down from the original buffer pH of 4.76, indicating increased acidity. The user seeks confirmation of their approach and results, expressing frustration over the time spent on the lab report. The calculations appear to be methodically sound based on the provided data.
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hi so in my lab class we made a buffer solution by mixing 20.00 ml of 0.100 M Sodium Hydroxide and 40.00 ml of 0.100 M of acetic acid. We then poured 15ml of this buffer solution into a beaker. So we essentially have 15 ml of this buffer solution in the beaker. We then added 0.15 ml of 1M HCl acid to this beaker. How do i find the ph, he told us we can't use hasselbach's equationSo what I did was divide :

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(40ml) (0.1M) = 4mmoles Ch3cooH 4mmoles Ch3cooh
(20ml) (0.1M) = 2 mmoles NaOH 2mmoles of NaOH
(.15ml) (1.0M)= 0.15 mmoles HCl .15mmoles HCl

4/15.15 = 0.246 M Ch3cooH
2/15.15 = 0.132 M NaOH which is the concentration of the base
.15/15.15= 0.0099 M
Now i have to do an ice table and find the PH this problem is driving me crazy pease help i don't even know if my setup is correct. This class is only 1 credit and i have spent 10 hours on this lab report already
 
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So i drew up an ice table I am not spending anymore time

Ch3cooh + h2o <-> ch3coo- + H3o
I 0.264 0.132 0.0099
C +0099 -.0099 +X
E 0.2739 0.1221 X
ka= 1.75 x 10^-5
(1.75 x 10^-5 ) = (1221x)/(0.2739)
X= 3.39 x 10^-5
log(x)=4.4
Ph= 4.4

My original ph of the buffer was 4.76 now it decreased because of the strong acid make it more acidic so my ph is now 4.4 . I don't want to spend anymore time on this so if you can check this and just tell me if it is right i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks to anyone who replies
 
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