Question

lien earned $1,200 more than her husband. together they earned $42,900. how much did each of them earn?

Answer 1

x = amount her husband earned
x+1200= amount lien earned
x+(x+1200)=42900

Answer 2

Let L and h be lien and her husband respectively.
{L=h+1200,L+h=42900}
{h = 20850, L = 22050}