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document.write( "The apples were 5 for $3.00,  or $0.60 each.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The oranges were 2 for $3.30, or $1.65 each.\r\n" );
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document.write( "x oranges and x apples (an equal number).\r\n" );
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document.write( "0.60x dollars for x apples and 1.65x dollars for x oranges.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The difference in cost was 31.50 dollars\r\n" );
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document.write( "    1.65x - 0.60x = 31.50 dollars.\r\n" );
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document.write( "It is your basic equation.\r\n" );
document.write( "To solve it, simplify\r\n" );
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document.write( "      1.05x = 31.50\r\n" );
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document.write( "          x = 31.50/1.05 = 30.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  30 apples and 30 oranges, or 30+30 = 60 fruits altogether.\r\n" );
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