Dave and Elise moved to Hamilton after they got married and they both began new jobs. Elsie earned $2600 per year more than Dave. The total salary for the year for Dave and Elsie was $71,200. How much did each of them earn for the year?

Dave annual earning = x

elsie annual earning = 2600 + x   Now total salary =  x + 2600 + x  =71200  

now 2x + 2600 = 71200 and 2x = 68600 and x = 34300 This means Daves annual earning = 34300 and elsies annual earning = 36900