document.write( "Question 336592: What was the initial weight, in pounds, of a person who now weighs x pounds and who lost y pounds and then gained 5 pounds?\r
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Started with $\"x\"$ and lost $\"y\"$ .
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\n" ); document.write( "Then gained $\"5\"$ lbs,
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