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Establish variables
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\n" ); document.write( "y = adults
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\n" ); document.write( "x+y = 42
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\n" ); document.write( "Substitute the second into th first
\n" ); document.write( "2y + y = 42
\n" ); document.write( "3y = 42
\n" ); document.write( " $\"highlight_green%28y+=+14%29\"$ adults
\n" ); document.write( "2(14) = $\"highlight_green%28x=28%29\"$ children\r
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