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document.write( "3R + 2L = 237     (1)   (\"3 yards of ribbon and 2 yards of lace cost $3.37 = 337 cents\")\r\n" );
document.write( "2L - 3R = 103     (2)   (\"2 yards of lace cost $1.03 more than 3 yards of ribbon\")\r\n" );
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document.write( "Add the equations. You will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "4L = 237 + 103 = 240  ====>  L = 240/4 = 60 cents.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer.  One yard of Ribbon costs 60 cents.\r\n" );
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document.write( "         From this point, complete the solution on your own.\r\n" );
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