document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=235783>Question 235783</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> From start to finish, Ellen took 15 2/3 days to write a research paper for her literature class. This was 9/10 the time it took Rebecca to write her paper. How long did it take Rebecca to write her research paper? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "So, we change 15_2/3 days to 47/3 days.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Also, let t = the time is takes Rebecca to write her research paper.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Here is your equation:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "47/3 = 9t/10\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Can you solve for t now?\r<BR>\n" );
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