a married couple had a combined annual income of $63,000. the wife made $7,000 more than her husband. what was each of their incomes?

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anonymous · Answer

x+7000=63000 should be your initial equation

anonymous · Answer

once x is isolated you need to divide by two to get the husbands salary

anonymous · Answer

then add 7,000 to the husbands salary to get the wives salary

anonymous · Answer

so the husband makes $28,000 per year and the wife makes $35,000 per year

anonymous · Answer

This question is invalid. Women make less money, as they should.

anonymous · Answer

$$
w+h = $63,000\
w = h + $7,000
$$

anonymous · Answer

@bibby69, this is post divorce, post alimony income.  Numbers are valid.

anonymous · Answer

Sub second equation into first one and get: $$
(h+$7,000) + h = $63,000
$$You can use this to find the husband income, then you can use second equation to find wife income.