SOLUTION: Jon and Lauren have a combined income of $48,000. Lauren earns $3000 more than what Jon earns. How much does each earn?

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Question 699250: Jon and Lauren have a combined income of $48,000. Lauren earns $3000 more than what Jon earns. How much does each earn?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+3000=48000
2x=48000-3000
2x=45000
x=45000/2
x=$22500
x+3000=$25500