document.write( "Question 1207020: Madam esi used 1/4 and 2/3 of her x acres to cultivate mangoes and oranges respectively.
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document.write( "Write equation for x as you read the problem\r\n" );
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document.write( "     -  = 20  acres.\r\n" );
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document.write( "To solve it, multiply both sides by 12\r\n" );
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document.write( "    8x - 3x = 12*20\r\n" );
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document.write( "       5x   = 12*20\r\n" );
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document.write( "        x   = 12*4 = 48.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  The value for x is 48.\r\n" );
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