Use two equations in two variables to solve the following problem. The salaries of the president and vice president of the United States total $490,000 a year. If the President makes $210,000 more than the Vice president, find each of their salaries.
A)President: $280,000, Vice president: $112,000
B)President: $350,000, Vice president: $140,000
C)President: $420,000, Vice president: $168,000
D)President: $315,000, Vice president: $126,000

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Let P be the President's salary and V be the Vice President's salary. We have two equations: P + V = 490,000 and P = V + 210,000. Solving these, we get V = 140,000 and P = 350,000.

Use Two Equations in Two Variables to Solve the Following