Problema Solution

Building A is 281 meters taller than building B. If the height of building A is subtracted from twice the height of building B, the result is 227 meters. How tall is each skyscraper?

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Let

a = the height of building A

b = the height of building B

a = b + 281

2b - a = 227

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a = 789 m

b = 508 m

Building A is 789 meter high.

Building B is 508 meter high.