Question

Brian gets £x wages each week. After he pays his tax of £t, he then pays his rent of £155. He shares what's left between himself and his wife. How much do they each get?​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}(x-t-155)$

Step-by-step explanation:

Total wages:   $x$

Pays tax $t$:        $x-t$

Pays rent of 155:    $x-t-155$

Shares what's left between 2:   $\frac{x-t-155}{2}$

So each gets:  $\frac{1}{2}(x-t-155)$