college algebra question

Question

Suppose the average yearly salary of an individual whose final degree is a​ master's is ​$45 thousand less than twice that of an individual whose final degree is a​ bachelor's. Combined, two people with each of these educational attainments earn ​$114 thousand. Find the average yearly salary of an individual with each of these final degrees.

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thousand and the average yearly salary for an individual whose final degree is a​ master's is

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thousand.

Answer 1

M = 2B - 45

M+ B = 114

2B -45 + B = 114

3B = 114+45 = 159

B = 159/3 = 53 = $53,000 for a bachelor's degreee

M = 114-53= 61 = $61,000 for a master's degree