SOLUTION: George and Heather have a combined income of $87,000. Heather earns $3,000 less than twice what George earns. How much does each earn?

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Question 800983: George and Heather have a combined income of $87,000. Heather earns $3,000 less than twice what George earns. How much does each earn?
Answer by Finavon(81) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let H and G be respective incomes
H+G=87000
2*G=H+3000 so H=2*G-3000
substituting for H
2*G-3000 + G =87000
3*G = 90000
so G=30000 and H=57000
George earns $30000; Heather earns $57000
Check 2+30000=57000+3000 = 60000