document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1150303>Question 1150303</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Joe lost 75 lbs.  This is a 30% decrease in his starting weight. What is his starting weight? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x be his starting weight.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The amount of weight he lost was 30% of his starting weight: 0.30(x).<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The amount of weight he lost was 75 pounds:<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve in one step using basic algebra.<br><BR>\n" );
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