Based on the Census, state A has
16
fewer electoral votes for president than state B. If the total number of electoral votes for these two states is
84,
find the number for each state.
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Based on the Census, state A has 16 fewer electoral votes for president than state B.
If the total number of electoral votes for these two states is 84, find the number for each state.
A + 16 = B
A + B = 84
A + (A + 16) = 84
2A + 16 = 84
2A = 68
A = 34
A + B = 84
34 + B = 84
B = 50
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