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document.write( "Step 1.  Let x be the second number.  Let 9+4x is be first number.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 2.  x+9+4x=84  The sum of two numbers is 84.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 3.  Simplify:  5x+9=84.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 4.  Subtract 9 to both sides of equation:  5x+9-9=84-9=75\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 5.  Simplify and divide by 5:  5x=75 or x=15.  Then 9+4x=9+4(15)=69\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 6.  The first number is 69.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Respectfully,<BR>\n" );
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