for the first two months of 2005 is $21,894 write and solve an equation to find the salaries for the second month if the first month salaries are $10,205

Question

-20≤-4x-6x

Answer 1

We know that there is a salary for each month in the year of 2005.

 

 

Let the salary of the first month = x

Let the salary of the second month = y

 

When we combine these salaries, the total is $21894.

 

 

x + y = 21894              eq1

 

 

We know the first month has a salary of $10205.

 

x = 10205               eq2

 

 

Substitute eq2 into eq1.

 

10205 + y = 21894

 

 

Solve for y from the bolded equation.