Two friends, Darren and Michael, together earn $30 more than twice what Brian earns per month. If Darren and Michael together earn $3,800, how much does Brian earn? Answer Choices
Lets assign some variables: Let y = Darren + Michael x = Brian. Given: y = 2x + 30 (Darren and Michael [y] earn [=] 30 more than[+30] twice what Brian earns[2x]) y = 3800 (Darren and Michael [y] earn [=] $3800) Solve for x: What Brian earns.
I will solve this by substitution. Plugging in 3800 for y: 3800 = 2x + 30 subtract 30 from both sides 3770 = 2x divide by 2 on both sides 1885 = x flip the equation x = 1885 Brian earns $1885 per month.