Last year Lira earned $12,000 less than her husband Todd. Together they earned $75,000. How much did Lira earn last year?

Given:

Last year Lira earned $12,000 less than her husband Todd.

Together they earned $75,000.

To find:

The amount earned by Lira in last year.

Solution:

Let x be the amount earned by Lira's husband inn last year.

Last year Lira earned $12,000 less than her husband Todd.

Amount earned by Lira =

Total amount earned by Lira and her husband =

                                                                             =

Together they earned $75,000.

Now,

Amount earned by Lira =

                                       =

                                       =

Therefore, the amount earned by Lira in last year is $31500.