SOLUTION: The sum of two values is 88. One value is 4 more than the other. What is the larger of the two values?

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Question 667553: The sum of two values is 88. One value is 4 more than the other. What is the larger of the two values?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Establish variables
x = one value
y = other value
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Given
x+y=88
x = y+4
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Substitute
y+4 + y = 88
2y + 4 = 88
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Group like terms
2y = 84
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Divide both sides by 2
highlight_green%28y+=+42%29
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x = 42 + 4 = highlight_green%28x+=+46%29
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The two values are 46 and 42.
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