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  1. December 19th 2012, 02:28 PM #1
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    i need help with a word problem

    i understand that there's only 2 b's but i don't understand why you need 5 a's.. can anyone help clarify this to me?
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  2. December 19th 2012, 02:39 PM #2
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    Re: i need help with a word problem

    make a sketch ...
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