Question

Last month, a salesman earned $560 more than he did

this month. Total earnings for the two months were
$8,720. Find each month's earnings.

Answer 1

Month 1:$4695 Month 2: 3575

Explanation:

Divide by 2:4135 is the amount for both months at first, but wait

Subtract 560 from one of the months and add it to the other: Step 1:4135-560=3575 Step 2:4135+560=4695