Answer:
Explanation:
Given that Jennifer Lopez has 10 cousins
The number of male cousins is x
The number of female cousins is y
Since x is 2 less than y, we have:
x = y + 2 ...............................................................................(1)
The total number of cousins is 10, we have:
x + y = 10 ..............................................................................(2)
Substituting equation (1) in (2)
(y + 2) + y = 10
y + y + 2 = 10
2y + 2 = 10
Subtract 2 from both sides
2y = 10 - 2
2y = 8
Divide both sides by 2
y = 8/2 = 2
Substitute the value of y into (1)
x = 2