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Question 317721: My yearly salary is $30,000, and it is increased by $3,000 a year. Your yearly salary is $20,000, and it will be increased by $5,000 a year. In how many years will we both have the same yearly salary?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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30000%2B3000x=20000%2B5000x
10000=2000x
x=5
In 5 years, the salaries are equal.