document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1189841>Question 1189841</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A table and 8 chairs together weigh 97 lb. If the table weighs 25 lb, how much does each chair weigh?  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "x = weight of one chair<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8x = weight of 8 chairs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8x+25 = weight of 8 chairs plus the 25 lb table\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "That expression is the total weight, which your teacher mentions is 97 pounds\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Total = 97<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8x+25 = 97<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8x = 97-25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8x = 72<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 72/8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 9\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Answer: Each chair weighs 9 pounds<BR>\n" );
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