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document.write( "Let 3rd exam score be x%.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(83 + 73 + x)/3 = 83<BR>\n" );
document.write( "156 + x = 249<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 93<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The student will need 93% on the 3rd exam.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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