Ben originally filled out 88 more applications than Henry. Then each boy filled out 22 additional applications, bringing the total to 2828. How many applications did each boy originally fill out?

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Ben originally filled out 88 more applications than Henry. Then each boy filled out 22 additional applications, bringing the total to 2828. How many applications did each boy originally fill out?

 

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