James and Lin got married and got new jobs. Lin earns $3100 more per year than James. Together they earn $81,980. How much does each of them earn per year?

Answer:The earning to James per year is $ 39,440The earning of Lin per year is $ 42,540  .Step-by-step explanation:Given as :The total earning of James and Lin together = $ 81,980 per yearThe earning of Lin is $ 3100 more per year than JamesLet The earning of James = $ JAnd The earning of Lin = $ J + $ 3100So, According to questionThe total earning of James and Lin together = $ 81,980 per yearOr, The earning of Lin +  The earning of James  = $ 81,980 per yearOr,  $ J + $ 3100 + $ J  = $ 81,980 per yearor, 2 $ J = $ 81,980 - $ 3100Or,  2 $ J = $ 78880∴ J = [tex]\frac{78880}{2}[/tex]I.e The earning to James per year = $ 39,440And  The earning of Lin per year = $ 34,440 + $ 3100 = $ 42,540Hence, The earning to James per year is $ 39,440And The earning of Lin per year is $ 42,540  . answer