SOLUTION: 2I need to set up the equation for the word problem.
Mei's salary starts at $16,000per yr, with annual raises of $1,500. Janet's Salary starts at $19,300 per yr, with annual rai
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: 2I need to set up the equation for the word problem.
Mei's salary starts at $16,000per yr, with annual raises of $1,500. Janet's Salary starts at $19,300 per yr, with annual raises of $950. After how many years will the two women be earning the same salary?
I know that it will take 6 yrs, but I dont know how to write the equation?
This question is from textbook Algebra structure and Method
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x = number of years
.
16000+1500x=19300+950x THE equation!
550x=3300
x=6 years
Ed
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