Problema Solution
A paralegal makes $12 more per hour than an assistant. If the combined hourly wage of the paralegal and assistant is $38, what is the hourly wage of the assistant
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Let
a = the hourly wage of assistant
p = the hourly wage of paralegal
p = a + 12
p + a = 38
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a = $13 per hour
p = $25 per hour
The hourly wage of the assistant is $13 per hour.