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In the South Pacific, the island nations of Tahiti and Tonga have a combined land area of $692 \mathrm{mi}^{2}$. Tahiti's land area is $112 \mathrm{mi}^{2}$ more than Tonga's. What is the land area of each island group?
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We know that the combined land area of both islands is $692 \mathrm{mi}^{2}$, so we can write this as an equation: \[X + Y = 692\] Show more…
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