document.write( "Question 1144858: a table and 8 chairs togther weigh 97 lb. if the table weighs 25lb, how much does each chair weigh?
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document.write( "This simple problem can be solved using one equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "    25 + 8x = 97,\r\n" );
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document.write( "    8x = 97 - 25\r\n" );
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document.write( "    8x = 72\r\n" );
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document.write( "     x = 72/8 = 9\r\n" );
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document.write( "giving the answer 9 pounds for the weight of a single chair.\r\n" );
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document.write( "It also can be solved in one line\r\n" );
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document.write( "    weight of a chair =  =  = 9 pounds.\r\n" );
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document.write( "I prefer this short solution.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Which way do you prefer, is your choice.\r\n" );
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document.write( "It depends on the style of teaching in your school.\r\n" );
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document.write( "In my young age, we were taught to solve such simple problems in one line.\r\n" );
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