Query about Question 18 from "(I'm Overwhelmed) Algebra Progress Quiz #3 (Version 2)" [7500]

https://www.gregmat.com/quizzes/quiz/im-overwhelmed-algebra-progress-quiz-3-version-2 (Question 18)


I thought we could use the shortcut for this. If we subtract both the equations we get x plus y equals 4? and we can conclude it greater than quantity b?

Yes.