Use Two Equations in Two Variables to Solve the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

Use two equations in two variables to solve the following problem. The salaries of the president and vice president of the United States total $490,000 a year. If the President makes $210,000 more than the Vice president, find each of their salaries.

• A)President: $280,000, Vice president: $112,000
• B)President: $350,000, Vice president: $140,000
• C)President: $420,000, Vice president: $168,000
• D)President: $315,000, Vice president: $126,000

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