Question

30. Write and solve an equation for the

following situation:
Marshall earns a salary of $36,000, and each
year he receives a $4,000 raise. Jim earns a
salary of $51,000, and each year he receives
o $1,500 raise. How many years will it take
before Marshall and Jim earn the same
salary?
Equation:
Volue of x:

Answer 1

equation: 36000 + 4000x = 51000 + 1500x

value of x: 6

Explanation:

Marshall:

36000 + 4000x

Jim:

51000 + 1500x

36000 + 4000x = 51000 + 1500x

360 + 40x = 510 + 15x

25x = 150

x = 6

Answer:

equation: 36000 + 4000x = 51000 + 1500x

value of x: 6