SOLUTION: The combined area of CA and NY is 204,192. The area of CA is 108,530 sq miles more than that of NY. Find the land area of each state?

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Question 471301: The combined area of CA and NY is 204,192. The area of CA is 108,530 sq miles more than that of NY. Find the land area of each state?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+n+108530=204192
2n=95662
n=47831
n+108530=156361
New York is 47831 sq. mi. in area. California is 156361 sq. mi. in area..