SOLUTION: I need HELP!!! Can you please help me??? Solve by writing a system of equations. The federal tax on a $12,000 salary was 8 times the state tax. The combined taxes were $2,700.

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Question 225167: I need HELP!!! Can you please help me???
Solve by writing a system of equations.
The federal tax on a $12,000 salary was 8 times the state tax. The combined taxes were $2,700. Find the state's share of taxes.
Answer by Alan3354(8299) About Me  (Show Source):
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The federal tax on a $12,000 salary was 8 times the state tax. The combined taxes were $2,700. Find the state's share of taxes.
FT = 8*ST
FT + ST = 2700
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Sub for FT in 2nd eqn
8ST + ST = 2700
9ST = 2700
ST = $300
FT = $2400
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