Question

Melinda earns $152 less per week then Barbra. The combined income of these two people is $400 per week. How much per week does each person earn.

I need some help on this problem If im correct I multiply 2 times $152 then divide by 400?

Answer 1

Let B = Barbra

B + B - 152 = 400

2B = 552

B = 276

Answer 2

So Barbara earns $276 and that's the answer? I also need to find out how much melinda earns. So I assume I then subtract 276 from 400?

Answer 3

My answer for melinda she earns $124 after you subtract 276 from 152 because 124 +152=276

Answer 4

Right.