SOLUTION: The governor of state A earns ​$55125 more than the governor of state B. If the total of their salaries is ​$300,455 ​, find the salaries of each.

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Question 1069364: The governor of state A earns ​$55125 more than the governor of state B. If the total of their salaries is ​$300,455 ​, find the salaries of each.
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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A - B =  55125,
A + B = 300455.

Now add the two equations (both sides) and see what will happen.