Problema Solution
Joe makes 2/3 of what jessica makes. Together they make 600. How much do each of them make individually?
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let
x = the amount that Joe makes
y = the amount that Jessica makes
Joe makes 2/3 of what Jessica makes:
x = (2/3)y
Together they make 600:
x + y = 600
by solving the system of equations:
x = (2/3)y
x + y = 600
we find
x = $240
y = $360
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Joe makes $240.
Jessica makes $360.