SOLUTION: Jody earns $140 more per month than Frank. If their monthly salaries total $2760, what amount does each earn?

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Question 65179: Jody earns $140 more per month than Frank. If their monthly salaries total $2760, what amount does each earn?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+(X+140)=2760
2X+140=2760
2X=2760-140
2X=2620
X=2620/2
X=1310
PROOF
1310+(1310+140)=2760
1310+1450=2760
2760=2760