document.write( "Question 794926: James and Lin got married and got new jobs in Chicago. Lin earns $3400 more per year than James. Together they earn $82,300. How much do each of them earn per year? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #480763 by wilft1(217)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x + x + 3400 = 82300\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "subtract 3400 from both sides\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "- 3400 - 3400\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x + x = 78900\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "combine like terms\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "2x = 78900\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "divide both sides by 2\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "James is x = $39450\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Lin is x + 3400 = $42850 \n" ); document.write( " |