SOLUTION: Together the Mall of America and Disney Land occupy 181 acres of land. The Mall of America occupies 11 acres more than Disney Land. How much does each occupy?

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Question 920072: Together the Mall of America and Disney Land occupy 181 acres of land. The Mall of America occupies 11 acres more than Disney Land. How much does each occupy?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Disney's acres
(x+11) + x = 181
2x = 170
x = 85 acres, Disney's acres. Mall of America 96 acres 85%2B11
and...checking
sum = 181 acres