Problema Solution
A married couple had a combined annual income of $54,000. The wife made $6000 more than her husband. What was each of their incomes?
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Let
x = the amount the husband made
x + 6000 = the amount the wife made
Altogether they made $54,000:
x + x + 6000 = 54000
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x = $24,000
$24,000 + $6000 = $30,000
The wife made $30,000 while the husband made $24,000.