Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
Markese earned 5 fewer dollars than Evan. Together they earned $37. How many dollars did Markese earn? Use E to represent how many dollars Evan earned.

### Response:
E = Evan's earnings
Markese's earnings = E - 5
E + E - 5 = 37
2E = 42
E = <<21=21>>21
Evan made $<<21=21>>21 so Markese earned 21 - 5 = <<21-5=16>>16
Markese earned $<<16=16>>16.
#### 16