4. Gavin and Seiji both worked hard over the summer. Together, they earned a total of $425. Gavin earned $25 more than Seiji. How much did each of them earn?

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4.	Gavin and Seiji both worked hard over the summer. Together, they earned a total of $425. Gavin earned $25 more than Seiji. How much did each of them earn?

anonymous · Answer

x = Gavin
y = Seiji

x + y = 425

 Gavin earned $25 more than Seiji

x = (y + 25)

(y + 25) + y = 425

Solve the equation for y, which is Seiji.

anonymous · Answer

What did you get for y (Seiji) ?

anonymous · Answer

Once you get the answer for y (Seiji), put the answer for y (Seiji) into this equation

x = Gavin
x = y + 25