Question 913884
A exceeds B means that the difference A-B is positive. This difference is set equal to 652. Plug in the values of A and B. Then solve for x.


A-B = 652
3x+100-(4x+20) = 652
3x+100-4x-20 = 652
-x+80 = 652
-x = 652-80
-x = 572
x = -572


The answer is x = -572


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