Seiji and Gavin both worked hard over the summer. Together they earned a total of $525. Gavin earned $25 more than Seiji.

Answer: Seiji’s earning = $250; Gavin’s earning = $275 Explanation: Consider Seiji’s earning to be $x According to question, Gavin earned $25 more than Seiji Then, Gavin’s earning = x + $25 According to question, total earning is $525 Then, x + x + 25 = 525 Solving for x, 2x + 25 = 525 2x = 500 x = 250 Therefore, Seiji’s earning, x = $ 250 Gavin’s earning = 250+25 = $275