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document.write( "It is inconsistent if one or more of the equations <BR>\n" );
document.write( "is a contradiction, i.e. 0 = 2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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