document.write( "Question 25129: I hate story problems I just don't get them.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #13473 by Linz(9)\"\" \"About 
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I don't care for word problems either, but this one is actually pretty simple.
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\n" ); document.write( "12 inches on the map connects the two cities.
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