Problema Solution
Jan's commission for February was $15 more than one half her commission for March. her total commission for both months was $633. find her commission for each month
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Let
x = the commission for March
15 + (1/2)x = the commission for February
The total commission was $633:
x + (15 + (1/2)x) = 633
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x = $412
15 + (1/2)*412 = $221
The commission for February was $221.
The commission for March was $412.