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29 September, 02:33

James and Lin got married and got new jobs. Lin earns $3500 more per year than James. Together they earn $82,360. How much does each of them earn per year?

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  1. 29 September, 02:47
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    Let James' salary be x. This means Lin's salary is x + 3500.

    James' salary (x) + Lin's salary (x + 3500) = the total salary of 82,360

    x + (x + 3500) = 82,360

    Combine like terms

    2x + 3500 = 82,360

    Subtract 3500 from both sides

    2x = 78,860

    Divide both sides by 2

    x = 39,430

    This is James salary. Lin's salary is 3500 more, which is 42,930.
  2. 29 September, 02:58
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    The answer to your question is:

    James = $ 39430

    Lin = $42930

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Data

    Lin earns $3500 more per year than James

    Together they earn $82360

    Lin = L

    James = J

    L = J + 3500

    L + J = 82360

    J + 3500 + J = 82360

    2J = 82360 - 3500

    2J = 78860

    J = 78860 / 2

    J = $ 39430

    L = 39430 + 3500

    L = $42930
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