SOLUTION: The total number of computers for Italy and Russia is 56,280 million. If Italy has 2340 million more computers than Russia, find the number of computers for each country. This on

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Question 759178: The total number of computers for Italy and Russia is 56,280 million. If Italy has 2340 million more computers than Russia, find the number of computers for each country.
This one really stumped me.
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Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, stanbon:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39626) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I = how many in Italy
R = how many in Russia

I+R=56280.
I=2340+R.
Two equations, two unknowns. Simple.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The total number of computers for Italy and Russia is 56,280 million. If Italy has 2340 million more computers than Russia, find the number of computers for each country.
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Equations:
I + R = 56,280 mil
I - R = 2340 mil
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Add and solve for "I":
2*I = 58,620
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I = 29310 million (# Italy has)
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R = 56280-29310 = 26970 million (# Russia has)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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