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James and Lin got married and got new jobs. Lin earns $3400 more per year than James. Together they ear $82,260. How much does each if them earn per year?
James earns $_____ per year, and Lin earns $_____ per year.

Answer :

zinnia30

Answer:

39430 each

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

James is x = $39430

Lin earns $42830

Step-by-step explanation:

x + x + 3400 = 82,260

subtract 3400 from both sides

- 3400 - 3400

x + x = 78860

combine like terms

2x = 78860

divide both sides by 2

James is x = $39430

Lin is x + 3400 = $42830

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