SOLUTION: Can you please solve this problem? I need help setting up an equation. "Jake and Abigail worked on a job together. Jake earned three-fourths of what Abigail did. Together, they ear

Question 896583: Can you please solve this problem? I need help setting up an equation. "Jake and Abigail worked on a job together. Jake earned three-fourths of what Abigail did. Together, they earned $140. How much did each earn?" Thanks.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = what Abigail earned

Jake earned $60
Abigail earned $80

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