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Question 1134956: rachel earns $6000 less than twice as much as tom. If their two incomes total $30,000. How much does each earn?
Answer by mathsolverplus(88) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tom's income: x
Rachel's income: 2x-6000
Total: x+(2x-6000)=30000
3x-6000=30000
3x=36000
x=12000
Tom earns $12000 while Rachel earns $24000-$6000=$18000

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