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document.write( "    P + V = 662400\r\n" );
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document.write( "    P - V = 247600\r\n" );
document.write( "--------------------------  Add the equations\r\n" );
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document.write( "    2P    = 662400 + 247600\r\n" );
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document.write( "    2P    = 910000\r\n" );
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document.write( "     P    = 910000/2 = 455000\r\n" );
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document.write( "    Then from the very first equation  \r\n" );
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document.write( "    V = 662400 - 455000 = 207400.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  P = $455000;   V = $207400.\r\n" );
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