SOLUTION: How do I solve this? I know that F + W = 80,000 and then I have to rearrange the equation to : W = 80,000 - F. I don't understand what to do next. This is the question in my te

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: How do I solve this? I know that F + W = 80,000 and then I have to rearrange the equation to : W = 80,000 - F. I don't understand what to do next. This is the question in my te      Log On


   



Question 344949: How do I solve this? I know that F + W = 80,000 and then I have to rearrange the equation to : W = 80,000 - F. I don't understand what to do next. This is the question in my textbook:
Fran and Winston have a combined income of $80 000. One quarter of Winston's income is the same as one-sixth of Fran's income. How much does each person earn?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
OK, you've got one equation.
What about the rest of the information you've been given??
%281%2F4%29W=%281%2F6%29F
W=%284%2F6%29F
W=%282%2F3%29F
.
.
.
Now substitute that into your first equation.
W%2BF=80000
%282%2F3%29F%2BF=80000
Now solve for F.
Then go back and solve for W.