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document.write( "The problem says that if the volume of water is x, then the corresponding volume \r\n" );
document.write( "of ice is 1.085x, and vice versa.\r\n" );
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document.write( "It is true for freezing process; for thawing/melting process, the liquid volume returns to its original value.\r\n" );
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document.write( "        // These facts are well known.  Normally, students learn them \r\n" );
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document.write( "Also, the problem gives the volume of ice 1085 cu. ft, and asks to find the corresponding volume of water.\r\n" );
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document.write( "    It means that the problem itself is equivalent to this equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "        1.085x = 1085  for the solid volume,\r\n" );
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document.write( "    from which you should find the liquid volume  x.\r\n" );
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document.write( "So,  x =  = 1000 cu ft.\r\n" );
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