Problema Solution
the countries with most universities is Country A followed by Country B. If Country A has3,119 more universities than Country B and their combined total is 14,165, find the number of universities in Country A and Country B.
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let
a = the number of universities in Country A
b = the number of universities in Country B
Country A has 3,119 more universities than Country B
a = b + 3119
their combined total is 14,165:
a + b = 14165
by solving the system of equations:
a = b + 3119
a + b = 14165
we find:
a = 8,642 universities
b = 5,523 universities
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there are 8,642 universities in Country A and 5,523 universities in Country B.