Part A
2400 - 40x = 600
As she has not studied 600 flashcards still, we subtract unit rate from total.
Part B
40x - 600 = 2400
Here 'x' represent per hour. As he rents studio space for 600, subtracting this from total he earns by charging his students gives us the profit.
Part C
(600 + 40)x = 2400
Here 'x' represent mass. As masses are same for both. They can be joined.