SOLUTION: my yearly salary is 30,000 and it is increased by 3000 a year. Your yearly salary is 20 000 and it will be increased by 5000 a year. In how many years will we both have the same ye

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Question 872531: my yearly salary is 30,000 and it is increased by 3000 a year. Your yearly salary is 20 000 and it will be increased by 5000 a year. In how many years will we both have the same yearly salary? Use algebra.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30000 + 3000x = 20000 + 5000x
10000 = 2000x
5 = x