document.write( "Question 1117660: Please help me solve this equation:
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document.write( "What number is that, 1/5 of which is greater than 1/7 by 4\r
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document.write( "I tried working this problem several times, and couldn't get the right answer. I can't really show my work because I tried so many different things.
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document.write( "I don't understand how to work this problem. Also, what does it mean when it says 1/7 by 4?
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document.write( "I appreciate any help you can offer! \n" );
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