document.write( "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. \n" ); document.write( "

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Mel's salary: $\"M=16000%2B1500T\"$
\n" ); document.write( "Janet's salary: $\"J=19300%2B950T\"$
\n" ); document.write( "where T is measured in years.
\n" ); document.write( "What is T when M=J?
\n" ); document.write( " $\"M=J\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"16000%2B1500T=19300%2B950T\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"1500T-950T=19300-16000\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"550T=3300\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"T=6\"$
\n" ); document.write( "In 6 years, Mel's salary will equal Janet's salary.
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