document.write( "Question 967687: A plumber earns $15 per hour more than her apprentice. For a 40-hour week, their combined earnings are $2200. What is the hourly rate for each person? \n" ); document.write( "
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2200/40=55
\n" ); document.write( "x+15+x=55
\n" ); document.write( "2x=55-15
\n" ); document.write( "x=40/2
\n" ); document.write( "x=20
\n" ); document.write( "x+15=35
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