Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 230: 9

Answer

England: 31,342 students Italy: 27,362 students

Work Step by Step

We first must write the two equations: $ E + I = 58704$ We also know: $E-3980 = I$ We substitute to find: $E + (E-3980) = 58704 $ $ I = 27,362$ We now consider England: $E = I +3980 = 31,342$
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