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document.write( "Multiply both sides by (-6). You will get an EQUIVALENT equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "3(x-5) = 2(x-1).\r\n" );
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document.write( "I am sure you know how to solve it.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer. x = 13.\r\n" );
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