SOLUTION: Christine and Peter earn a combined annual income of $190,500. If Christine earns $30,500 per year more than Peter, what are their individual annual salaries?

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Question 737286: Christine and Peter earn a combined annual income of $190,500. If Christine earns $30,500 per year more than Peter, what are their individual annual salaries?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = Peter's salary
+30500+%2B+x+ = Christine's salary
+x+%2B+30500+%2B+x+=+190500+
+2x+=+190500+-+30500+
+2x+=+160000+
+x+=+80000+
+x+%2B+30500+=+110500+
Peter's salary is $80,000
Christine's is $110,500