Question 16. 16. Max and Edna both worked over the summer. Together they earned a total of $425. Edna earned $25 more than Max. a.Write a system of two equations with two variables to model this problem. (4pts)
b.Use either the substitution or elimination method to solve the system. (4pts)
c. How much did each of them earn? (2pts)

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Question 16. 16.  Max and Edna both worked over the summer. Together they earned a total of $425. Edna earned $25 more than Max.    a.Write a system of two equations with two variables to model this problem. (4pts)
 b.Use either the substitution or elimination method to solve the system. (4pts)
 c. How much did each of them earn? (2pts)

anonymous · Answer

equation 1 would be M+E= 425 let M represent max and E represent Edna
equation 2 would be E= 25+M

anonymous · Answer

I would use substitution in this case