last year lein earned $1,700 more than her husband. toegther they earned $50,200. how much did each of them earn?

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Let x = the amount the husband earned.

x + x + 1700 = 50,200
2x = 50,200 - 1700
2x = 48500
x = ?
do i add
Can you solve the equation? What number does x equal?
= 48502
Oh, my! You don't understand even the most elementary algebra, do you?

What grade are you in?

2x = 48,500 means that 2 times some number is 48,500.

To solve this problem, divide both sides of the equation by 2.

x = 48,500 divided by 2 = 24,250

Therefore, her husband earns $24,250.
Lein earns $1,700 more than her husband. She earns $24,250 + 1,700 = $25,950.