document.write( "Question 780606: how do you write an expression for Bob weights 17 pounds less than jack. Jack weights X pounds. Bob's weight: \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #475645 by harpazo(655)\"\" \"About 
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There is nothing to solve for. Just write a math expression for the words.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Let x - 17 = Bob's age\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Let x = Jack's age\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Answer: x - 17
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