Question 1059328
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One-fourth of a bridge’s length lies on the land to the east of the river and one-sixth of the bridge’s length 
lies on the land to the west of the river.  The river is 840 feet wide.  What is the total length of the bridge?
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Let x be the length of the bridge.

Then the equation is


{{{x - x/4 - x/6}}} = 840.


Solve for x.


It is <U>SO EASY</U> that I don't want to deprive you a pleasure to do it on your own.
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