A computer repair bill was $225. This included $75 for parts and $50 for each hour of labor. Find the number of hours of labor.

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Ichorus · Answer 1 · 2019-07-26T09:16:00+0000

Let's write an equation to describe the situation:

25 + 50x = 225

Now solve for x (number of hours of labor):

25 - (25) + 50x = 225 - (25)

50x = 200

50x/(50) = 200/(50)

x = 4

The answer is 4 hours.

A computer repair bill was $225. This included $75 for parts and $50 for each hour of labor. Find the number of hours of labor.

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