SOLUTION: 2I need to set up the equation for the word problem. Mei's salary starts at $16,000per yr, with annual raises of $1,500. Janet's Salary starts at $19,300 per yr, with annual rai

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Question 104462This question is from textbook Algebra structure and Method
: 2I need to set up the equation for the word problem.
Mei's salary starts at $16,000per yr, with annual raises of $1,500. Janet's Salary starts at $19,300 per yr, with annual raises of $950. After how many years will the two women be earning the same salary?
I know that it will take 6 yrs, but I dont know how to write the equation? This question is from textbook Algebra structure and Method

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x = number of years
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16000+1500x=19300+950x THE equation!
550x=3300
x=6 years
Ed