When the deductible was increased by 4.8 and the deductible was decreased by 5.1, then the difference became

When the deductible was increased by 4.8 and the deductible was decreased by 5.1, then the difference became equal to 14.5. How much is the deductible less than the deductible?

1. We take the value of the reduced value for x, and the value of the subtracted value for y.

2. The value of the decrease after its increase (x + 4.8), the value of the subtracted after its decrease (y – 5.1).

3. Let’s compose the equation:

(x + 4.8) – (y – 5.1) = 14.5;

x – y + 9.9 = 14.5;

x – y = 4.6.

Answer: the deducted is less than the reduced by 4.6.