document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=242637>Question 242637</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help please in working the following problem out.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A 12-pound puppy is gaining weight at a rate of  lb per week. How much more time will it take for the puppy's weight to exceed 37 lb? <BR>\n" );
document.write( "This is what I have tried, If x = time in weeks<BR>\n" );
document.write( "then x * 2/3 +12 >37 and 2/3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Thank you </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "This is what I have tried, If x = time in weeks<BR>\n" );
document.write( "then x * (2/3) +12 >37 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "That looks good.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Then:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(2/3)x > 25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x > (3/2)25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x > 3*12.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x > 37.5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "It will take 38 weeks.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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