document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=154906>Question 154906</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Marilyn bought a used bike for $8 more than half its original price. marilyn paid $50.00 for the bike. What was the origianl price of the bike? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let the original price be \"x\".<BR>\n" );
document.write( "EQUATION:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1/2)x + 8 = 50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1/2)x = 42<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $84 (original price)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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