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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "many ounces of water must be evaporated from 135 ounces of a 10% salt solution (90% water) 
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document.write( "to make a 15% salt solution (85% water)?
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document.write( "Let x represent amount evaporated
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document.write( "          water = water
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document.write( "       x = 45oz must be evaporated \n" );
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