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6 July, 16:38

Last year, lien earned $1,700 more than her husband. Together they earned $57,500. How much did each of them earn?

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  1. 6 July, 16:59
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    Lien: $29,600

    Husband: $27,900

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let h be husband's earnings

    Then lien's earnings are h+1700

    h + (h+1700) = 57500

    2h + 1700 = 57500

    2h = 55800

    h = 27900

    Husband's: $27,900

    Lien's: 27900+1700 = $29,600
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