E = Evan's earnings

Markese's earnings = E - 5

E + E - 5 = 37

2E = 42

E = <<21=21>>21

Evan made $21 so Markese earned 21 - 5 = <<21-5=16>>16

Markese earned $<<16=16>>16.

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Markese earned 5 fewer dollars than Evan. Together they earned $37. How many dollars did Markese earn? Use E to represent how many dollars Evan earned.
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Markese earned 5 fewer dollars than Evan. Together they earned $37. How many dollars did Markese earn? Use E to represent how many dollars Evan earned.
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