Book Maths Puzzle Profit and Loss

Tom and Jan together earn $84,326 per year. If Tom earns 12,468 more per year than Jan, then how much does each of them earn per year?

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X= Tom Salary
Y= Jan Salary

X+Y=84326
X+X-12468=84326
2X=96794
X=48397
Tom Salary= $48397
Jan Salary= $35929
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