Answer:
A = $171,475, B = $119,860
Explanation:
A represents the salary of the governor of state A.
B represents the salary of the governor of state B.
A is $51615 larger than B, so you get the equation:
A = B + 51615
The total of the two salaries is $291335, so you can the second equation:
A + B = 291335
Using the first equation, substitute the quantity (B + 51615) for A in the second equation.
(B + 51615) + B = 291335
2B + 51615 = 291335
2B = 239720
B = 119860
Plug this value of B back into either of the equations.
A = B + 51615 = 119860 + 51615 = 171475