document.write( "Question 1118047: John contributed 5/9 and Frank contributed 2/15.the remaining cost of $14,000 was paid by Greg.,how much did the boys contribute
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document.write( " = x.   (where x is the total).\r\n" );
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document.write( "Solve for x.\r\n" );
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document.write( " = x - 14000\r\n" );
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document.write( "25x + 6x = 45*(x-14000)\r\n" );
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document.write( "31x = 45x - 45*14000\r\n" );
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document.write( "45*14000 = 45x - 31x = 14x\r\n" );
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document.write( "x = 45000.\r\n" );
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document.write( "From this point, complete the solution on your own.\r\n" );
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