College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.3 - Page 133: 22

Answer

55 thousand for a bachelor's degree 71 thousand for a doctorate

Work Step by Step

x=salary with a bachelor's degree (in thousands) 2x-39=salary with a doctorate (in thousands) x+2x-39=126 3x=165 x=55 2x-39=71
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