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document.write( "Let x = original cost<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x + .35x = 670<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x(1 + .35) = 670<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.35x = 670<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 670/1.35<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $496.30 </SPAN>\n" );
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