SOLUTION: Matthew (M) earns $23 less a week than his sister Allie (A). Their combined salaries are $93. How much does each of them earn per week?

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Question 812307: Matthew (M) earns $23 less a week than his sister Allie (A). Their combined salaries are $93. How much does each of them earn per week?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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m = a - 23
m + a = 93
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m + a = 93
a - 23 + a = 93
2a = 116
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a = 58
m = 35
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