6. James earns $36,000 and is receiving a $2,500 raise each year. Tommy earns $45,000 and is receivi
a $2,000 raise each year. How many years, y, will it take for James and Tommy to make the same salar
A. 15 years
B. 16 years
C. 17 years
D.
18 years
7. Which of the following is equivalent to the expression shown below?