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document.write( "D = R + 30<BR>\n" );
document.write( "D = 3R<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "R + 30 = 3R<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2R = 30<BR>\n" );
document.write( "R = 15 yrs (Rachel's age now)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "D = R + 30 = 45 yrs (Dad's age now)<BR>\n" );
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