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document.write( "Step 1.  Add 2x to both sides.  You will get an equivalent equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "         3x + 19 = -40.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Step 2.  In the last equation, subtract 19 from both sides.  You will get an equivalent equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "         3x = -59.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Step 3.  In the last equation, divide both sides by 3.  You will get the solution\r\n" );
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document.write( "         x =  = -.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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