Let's call the number of hits Washington had as "W" and the number of hits Sanchez had as "S." According to the information given, we have two equations:
1. Washington had 4 more hits than Sanchez: W = S + 4
2. The total number of hits is 214: W + S = 214
Now, we can solve this system of equations. Substituting the value of W from the first equation into the second equation:
(S + 4) + S = 214
Combine like terms:
2S + 4 = 214
Subtract 4 from both sides:
2S = 214 - 4
2S = 210
Now, divide by 2:
S = 210 / 2
S = 105
So, Sanchez had 105 hits. Now, we can find Washington's hits using the first equation:
W = S + 4
W = 105 + 4
W = 109
Therefore, Washington had 109 hits. So, Washington had 109 hits, and Sanchez had 105 hits.