Problema Solution

A married couple had a combined annual income of 81000. The wife made 9000 more than her husband. What was each of their incomes?

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81000 = x + (x + 9000)

81000 - 9000 = 2x

72000 = 2x

2x/2 = 72000/2

x = 36000, husband

x + 9000 = 45000, wife