Question

A married couple had a combined annual income of $81,000. The wife made $9000 more than her husband. What was each of their incomes?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the husband's income be x

Wife's income be x + 9000

X + X + 9000 = 81000

2X + 9000 – 9000 = 81000 – 9000

2X= 72000

X = 36000

Husband, 36000,

Wife, 9000+36000, 45000