Problema Solution
Skylar's salary is twice Jabbar's salary. Together they earn 1500 dollars per week. How much does each person earn ?
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Let
x = Jabbar's salary per week
2x = Skylar's salary per week (2 time Jabbar's salary)
Together they earn $1,500 per week means:
x + 2x = 1500
3x = 1500 divide both sides by 3
x = 1500/3
x = $500 per week
2x = 2*500 = $1,000 per week
Jabbar's salary is $50 per week while Skylar's salary is $1,000 per week.