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Question 160053This question is from textbook Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method book 2
: I have been struggling to figure out this word problem and I was wondering if someone could help me? Please and Thank you!! I would deeply appreciate it.
Problem solving: using systems
Last summer Bret earned $32 a day and Sandra earned $36 a day. Together they earned a total of $3560. How much did each earn, if Bret worked 5 days more than Sandra?
This question is from textbook Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method book 2
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
earnings is days times rate __ let d=Sandra, so d+5=Brett
36(d)+32(d+5)=3560 __ 68d+160=3560 __ 68d=3400 __ d=50
Sandra __ 36 * 50
Brett __ 32 * 55
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