SOLUTION: In 1999, the US produced about 2 million more motor vehicles than Japan. Together, the two countries produced about 22 million motor vehicles. how may vehicles were produced in eac

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Question 70464: In 1999, the US produced about 2 million more motor vehicles than Japan. Together, the two countries produced about 22 million motor vehicles. how may vehicles were produced in each country?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+(X+2,000,000)=22,000,000
2X=22,000,000-2,000,000
2X=20,000,000
X=20,000,000/2
X=10,000,000 NUMBER OF CARS PRODUCED IN JAPAN
22,000,000-10,000,000=12,000,000 NUMBER OF CARD PRODUCED IN US.