SOLUTION: Jon and Lauren have a combined income of $48,000. Lauren earns $3000 more than half of what Jon earns. Find the individual income of each.

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Question 301824: Jon and Lauren have a combined income of $48,000. Lauren earns $3000 more than half of what Jon earns. Find the individual income of each.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+(.5x+3000)=48000
1.5x=45000
x=$30,000
.5x+3000=$18,000