Question

As a lifeguard, you can earn $5 per day plus $7.50 per hour. How many hours you must work to earn $50 in one day?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Earnings = 5 + 7.50x You want to earn 50.00

50 = 5 + 7.50x Set up equation

45 = 7.50x Subtract 5

45/7.50 = (7.50/7.50) x Divide by 7.5

x = 6

You need to work 6 hours.