SOLUTION: Mike's salary is $2000 more than fred together they make $5800 find both salaries.

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Question 1147052: Mike's salary is $2000 more than fred together they make $5800 find both salaries.
Answer by ikleyn(52797) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mike          + Fred = 5800      (1)

(Fred + 2000) + Fred = 5800


2*Fred = 5800 - 2000


2*Fred = 3800


  Fred = 3900/2 = 1900 dollars (Fred's salary)

  From equation (1),  Mike = 5800 - Fred = 5800 - 1900 = 3900 dollars (Mike's salary).

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