Question

The two stadiums with the largest capacity is are Marshfield Stadium and Browden stadium. The capacity of Marshfield Stadium exceeds that of Bowden by 4,465 people. Combined, the two stadiums have a capacity of 210,355 people. Find the capacity of each stadium.

Answer 1

Explanation:

x = capacity of Marshfield

y = capacity of Browden

x + y = 210,355

x = y + 4,465

so, using the second equation in the first

(y + 4,465) + y = 210,355

2y + 4,465 = 210,355

2y = 205,890

y = 102,945 (Browden)

x = y + 4,465 = 102,945 + 4,465 = 107,410 (Marshfield)