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.