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document.write( "b + s= 12  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.25b + 1.50s = 16 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "b + s= 12  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.25b + 1.50s = 16<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I would multiply the 2nd eqn by 4 to eliminate fractions.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Then, I'd solve the 1st eqn for either b or s and use substitution.<BR>\n" );
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