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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 9 · Algebra · Systems

Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 9

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A married couple together earn $75,000. The husband earns $15,000 more than five times what his wife earns. What does the wife earn?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 9

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