Question 1059053
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In the 2004 presidential election, John Kerry received 34 fewer electoral votes than George W. Bush.  
A total of 538 electoral votes were cast. How many electoral votes did each candidate receive?
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B + K = 538,    ("A total of 538 electoral votes were cast")
B - K =  34.    ("John Kerry received 34 fewer electoral votes than George W. Bush.")

Add the two equations (both sids).
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