question number 10 i need to break down the problem and write out the equation

Given:
The deducted amount = $185
The amount left after deduction = $576
To find- the earnings.
Explanation-
Let the total earnings be x.
After the deduction, the money left with him is
[tex]=x-185[/tex]And it is given that x - 185 = 576. Thus, the value of x will be
[tex]\begin{gathered} x=576+185 \\ x=\text{\$}761\text{ } \end{gathered}[/tex]Hence, Mr. Mustard earns $761.
The answer is $761.