SOLUTION: I'm stuck on the following question: Last month Darlene earned $32 per day and Lisa earned $36 per day. Together they earned a total of $1180. How much did each earn if Darlene

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Question 613322: I'm stuck on the following question: Last month Darlene earned $32 per day and Lisa earned $36 per day. Together they earned a total of $1180. How much did each earn if Darlene worked 5 more days than Lisa?
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Hi, 

Darlene worked 5 more days than Lisa

Let x amd (x+5) represent days worked by Lisa and Darlene respectively

Question states***

Darlene earned $32 per day and Lisa earned $36 per day. Together they earned a total of $1180

 36x + 32(x+5) = 1180

     68x = 1020

       x = 15, number of days Lisa worked.  Darlene work 20 days.



CHECKING our Answer***

 $36*15 + $32*20 = $1180