document.write( "Question 392719: The total weight of an orange is equal to 3/5th of it's weight plus 3/5 ounce .what is the weight of an orange in ounces ? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Let x represent  the weight of the orange in ounces
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document.write( "Question states***
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document.write( "x = (3/5)x + (3/5)oz
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document.write( "solving for x
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document.write( " 2/5 x = (3/5)oz
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document.write( "     x = (5/2)(3/5)oz
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document.write( "     x = 15/10 oz = 1.5 oz\r
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document.write( "CHECKING our Answer***
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document.write( "1.5oz = .9oz + .6oz = 1.5oz \n" );
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