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document.write( "The condition says\r\n" );
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document.write( "where x is your unknown number. To solve the equation, multiply both sides by 12. You will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "4x - 3x = 2x -48,\r\n" );
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document.write( "x = 2x - 48,\r\n" );
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document.write( "x - 2x = -48,\r\n" );
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document.write( "-x = - 48,\r\n" );
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document.write( "x = 48.\r\n" );
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