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document.write( "If the saddle costs x dollars, then the horse costs 4x dollars.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Together, they cost  x + 4x = 5x  dollars,  and it is $5000, according to the condition, so\r\n" );
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document.write( "    5x = 5000   is your equation,  which implies  x = 1000 dollars.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer.  The saddle costs $1000;  the horse costs $4000.\r\n" );
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