document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=385643>Question 385643</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Can you assist with the following word problem. I was able to determine the answers by trial and error, but I was not able to create an expression. The problem is: George bought a pair of binoculars and carrying case for $103.75. The binoculars cost $53.99 more than the case. How much did the binoculars cost? \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #272799 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=rfer><B>rfer(16322)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=rfer><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=272799\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> x+x+53.99=103.75<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2x=49.76<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=24.88<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+53.99=78.87 </SPAN>\n" );
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