24145 + (a - 519) = 29003 First, distribute the negative sign: 24145 + a - 519 = 29003 Combine like terms: a + 23626 = 29003 Subtract 23626 from both sides: a = 5377
(6209 + b) - 2187 = 5915 Add 2187 to both sides: 6209 + b = 8102 Subtract 6209 from both sides: b = 1893
To solve the equations:
24145 + (a - 519) = 29003
First, distribute the negative sign:
24145 + a - 519 = 29003
Combine like terms:
a + 23626 = 29003
Subtract 23626 from both sides:
a = 5377
(6209 + b) - 2187 = 5915
Add 2187 to both sides:
6209 + b = 8102
Subtract 6209 from both sides:
b = 1893
Therefore, the solutions are:
a = 5377
b = 1893