Question 667553
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(y = 42)}}}
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x = 42 + 4 = {{{highlight_green(x = 46)}}}
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The two values are 46 and 42.
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