document.write( "Question 526277: MY son in working on algebra 1 word problems, they are very hard for him.
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Cut the \"My son is...\" sympathy play. Just present the problem and ask your question. Helps if you show the work you have done so far.\r
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