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  • 24-02-2020
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Last year, lien earned $1,700 more than her husband. Together they earned $57,500. How much did each of them earn?

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  • 24-02-2020

Answer:

Lien: $29,600

Husband: $27,900

Step-by-step explanation:

Let h be husband's earnings

Then lien's earnings are h+1700

h + (h+1700) = 57500

2h + 1700 = 57500

2h = 55800

h = 27900

Husband's: $27,900

Lien's: 27900+1700 = $29,600

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