SOLUTION: Mel's salary starts at $16000 per year with annual raises of $1500. Janet's salary is $19300 with annual raises of $950. After how many years will the two woman be earning the same

Question 105700: Mel's salary starts at $16000 per year with annual raises of $1500. Janet's salary is $19300 with annual raises of $950. After how many years will the two woman be earning the same salary.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mel's salary:
Janet's salary:
where T is measured in years.
What is T when M=J?

In 6 years, Mel's salary will equal Janet's salary.

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