Question

Joan has two jobs. Her total earnings are 2490. on the first job her social security tax is 12% and on the second it is 15%. in total she paid 324.60 in social security taxes. find out how much joan earns at each job.

Answer 1

You need to set up two equations.
We can call the first job x and the second job y,
That means
x+y = 2490

Now what ever she makes on 1st and second job, 12% and 15% are taken out respectively,
.12x + .15y = 324.60

Answer 2

Use substitution or elimination

Answer 3

thank you. I solved it :)

Answer 4

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