Question 884141
Let C stand for cellphone providers, and T stand for TV providers.
C + T = 70,093
T = C-4861
Take the value of T from the bottom equation and put it into the top equation.
C + T = 70,093
C + (C-4861) = 70,093
Add
2C - 4861 = 70,093
Add 4861 to each side
2C = 74,954
Divide each side by 2
C = 37,477
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If C = 37,477, then T = 37,477-4861, or 32,616.
Prove it by adding them together.
37,477 + 32,616 = 70,093
Success!