SOLUTION: During a Wednesday night church service, there were 4 fewer people on the left than on the right. If 80 people attended, how many sat on each side?

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Question 1168519: During a Wednesday night church service, there were 4 fewer people on the left than on the right. If 80 people attended, how many sat on each side?

Answer by ikleyn(52784) About Me  (Show Source):
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    Left + Right = 80


    L    + (L+4) = 80

You do the rest.