James and Lin got married and got new jobs. Lin earns $3500 more per year than James. Together they earn $82,360. How much does each of them earn per year?
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Let James' salary be x. This means Lin's salary is x + 3500.James' salary (x) + Lin's salary (x + 3500) = the total salary of 82,360x + (x + 3500) = 82,360Combine like terms2x + 3500 = 82,360Subtract 3500 from both sides2x = 78,860Divide both sides by 2x = 39,430This is James salary. Lin's salary is 3500 more, which is 42,930.