Dave and Elsie moved to Hamilton after they were married and they both started new jobs. Elsie earned 2600 per year more than Dave. The total salary for the year far Dave and Elsie was 71200. How much did each of them earn for the year?

Solution:

              E = D + 2600

             2D + 2600 = 71200

                D = salary of Dave = 34300

               H = salary of Hamilton = 36900