document.write( "Question 1155603: 1. Write and solve each of the following linear equations.
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document.write( "x - 12 = \r\n" );
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document.write( "Multiply both sides by 5.\r\n" );
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document.write( "5x - 60 = x\r\n" );
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document.write( "5x - x  = 60\r\n" );
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document.write( "4x      = 60\r\n" );
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document.write( " x =    = 60/4 = 15.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  She had 15 dollars originally.\r\n" );
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