document.write( "Question 490583: When comparing two numbers for the \"mid value\" such as:
\n" ); document.write( "34 x 56/ 34 + 56 =x the problem is self explanatory. But, I am trying to solve the same type of problem with the answer known and one of the numbers an unkown, such as:
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Algebra.Com's Answer #334174 by Edwin McCravy(20055) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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