Question

Jordan's bill for car repairs was $500. The cost for parts was $240 and the

mechanic charged $65 per hour. How many hours did it take the mechanic
to repair Jordan's car?

Answer 1

4 hours

Explanation:

65×2=130

130+240=390(incorrect)

65x3=195

195+240=435(incorrect)

65×4=260

260+240=500(correct)

so it took him 4 hours to repair Jordans car

Answer 2

4 hours

Explanation:

x = hours

240 + 65x = 500

subtract 240 from both sides

65x = 260

divide both sides by 65

x = 4

it took 4 hours for the mechanic to repair Jordan's car