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document.write( "Let x = # of large boxes;\r\n" );
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document.write( "then the number of small boxes is (120-x).\r\n" );
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document.write( "The total weight equation is\r\n" );
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document.write( "    45x + 35*(120-x) = 4850   pounds.\r\n" );
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document.write( "From the equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "    x =  = 65.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  65 large boxes and 120-65 = 55 small boxes.\r\n" );
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document.write( "CHECK.   45*65 + 35*55 = 4850   (total weight).  ! Precisely correct !\r\n" );
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