Michael has a new job and earns a salary of $27,000. Jackie has a new job and earns a salary
of $36,000. Michael will receive a salary increase of $3,200 per year, and Jackie will receive a
salary increase of $2,100 per year
Which equation can be used to find x, the number of years it will take Michael to earn the same
salary as Jackie?
A. 27,000x + 3,200x = 36,000x + 2,100x
B. 27,000x + 3,200 = 36,000x + 2,100
C. 27,000x + 3,200x = 36,000x + 2,100
D. 27,000 + 3,200x = 36,000+ 2,100x